Natural Disasters in St. Helens, OR
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
70.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
75.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
21.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
65.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 94.5 |
| Heat Wave | 90.5 |
| Landslide | 89.4 |
| Volcanic Activity | 81.8 |
| Coastal Flood | 50.4 |
| Ice Storm | 38.8 |
| Cold Wave | 30.8 |
| Wildfire | 30.5 |
| Winter Weather | 27.1 |
| Strong Wind | 23.7 |
| Tornado | 13.3 |
| Hail | 4.8 |
| Avalanche | 4.7 |
| Lightning | 4.0 |
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
17
Most Recent
Fire
Sep 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
8 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2020 | Fire | WILDFIRES AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Mar 28, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Aug 8, 2017 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Feb 17, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Mar 2, 2012 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORM, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Mar 2, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, RECORD AND NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| Dec 8, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Feb 22, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND FLOODING |
| 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) |
| Jan 25, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, SNOWMELT & FLOODING |
| Dec 24, 1964 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
432
Total Claims Paid
$20,956,985
Avg Claim Payout
$48,512
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$9,305,200
Disasters with PA
9
Total Projects
235
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1733 | Severe Storm(s) | 99 | $4,276,208 |
| DR-4258 | Severe Storm(s) | 41 | $2,734,267 |
| DR-4328 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $828,928 |
| DR-1824 | Severe Storm(s) | 39 | $484,222 |
| DR-4499 | Biological | 7 | $311,915 |
| DR-4055 | Flood | 8 | $222,135 |
| DR-1683 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $167,214 |
| DR-1632 | Severe Storm(s) | 20 | $151,156 |
| DR-1510 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $129,155 |
St. Helens has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, heat wave, landslide. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (8 declarations). 432 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $9,305,200 in public assistance recovery funding.