Natural Disasters in Siletz, OR
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
89.9
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
86.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
84.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
53.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 97.8 |
| Landslide | 97.5 |
| Ice Storm | 86.9 |
| Volcanic Activity | 83.7 |
| Tsunami | 76.9 |
| Coastal Flood | 71.8 |
| Wildfire | 50.8 |
| Heat Wave | 38.1 |
| Lightning | 28.2 |
| Avalanche | 24.3 |
| Strong Wind | 14.8 |
| Cold Wave | 14.0 |
| Drought | 12.7 |
| Tornado | 11.2 |
| Winter Weather | 10.4 |
| Hail | 3.3 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
23
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Apr 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
10 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 15, 2020 | Fire | WILDFIRES AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Sep 10, 2020 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Sep 9, 2020 | Fire | ECHO MOUNTAIN FIRE COMPLEX |
| Mar 28, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Feb 17, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Apr 4, 2014 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Mar 2, 2012 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORM, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Mar 25, 2011 | Tsunami | TSUNAMI WAVE SURGE |
| Feb 17, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, FLOODING, MUDSLIDES, LANDSLIDES, AND DEBRIS FLOWS |
| Dec 8, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Feb 22, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND FLOODING |
| Dec 29, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Mar 20, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Feb 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Mar 19, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND HIGH WINDS |
| Feb 9, 1996 | Flood | HIGH WINDS, SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 2, 1994 | Fishing Losses | THE EL NINO (THE SALMON INDUSTRY) |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
462
Total Claims Paid
$6,307,100
Avg Claim Payout
$13,652
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$10,195,903
Disasters with PA
11
Total Projects
249
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4055 | Flood | 54 | $4,672,719 |
| DR-4258 | Severe Storm(s) | 22 | $1,555,466 |
| DR-4499 | Biological | 47 | $1,501,803 |
| DR-1956 | Severe Storm(s) | 21 | $770,524 |
| DR-4768 | Severe Storm(s) | 18 | $622,193 |
| DR-4562 | Wildfire | 24 | $504,860 |
| DR-1632 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $247,564 |
| DR-1733 | Severe Storm(s) | 39 | $217,718 |
| DR-1683 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $85,609 |
| DR-1964 | Tsunami | 4 | $10,816 |
| DR-4169 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $6,633 |
Siletz has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, landslide, ice storm. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (10 declarations). 462 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $10,195,903 in public assistance recovery funding.