Natural Disasters in West Scio, OR
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
88.1
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
88.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
41.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
62.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 97.5 |
| Volcanic Activity | 91.9 |
| Strong Wind | 86.3 |
| Heat Wave | 85.8 |
| Landslide | 79.3 |
| Lightning | 70.0 |
| Winter Weather | 63.6 |
| Wildfire | 58.4 |
| Ice Storm | 53.8 |
| Avalanche | 38.0 |
| Cold Wave | 33.4 |
| Hail | 23.0 |
| Drought | 17.0 |
| Tornado | 15.7 |
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
20
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Apr 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
8 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| May 4, 2021 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 15, 2020 | Fire | WILDFIRES AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Sep 10, 2020 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Sep 8, 2020 | Fire | BEACHIE CREEK LIONSHEAD FIRE COMPLEX |
| Mar 28, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jul 9, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| 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 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 |
| Aug 20, 2003 | Fire | OR-BOOTH FIRE-8-19-2003 |
| Mar 12, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM WITH HIGH WINDS |
| Mar 19, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND HIGH WINDS |
| Feb 9, 1996 | Flood | HIGH WINDS, SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 21, 1972 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Dec 24, 1964 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
136
Total Claims Paid
$1,757,163
Avg Claim Payout
$12,920
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$12,797,232
Disasters with PA
11
Total Projects
251
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4499 | Biological | 77 | $4,265,753 |
| DR-4562 | Wildfire | 57 | $4,178,194 |
| DR-4258 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $1,257,039 |
| DR-4055 | Flood | 33 | $1,065,832 |
| DR-4768 | Severe Storm(s) | 11 | $578,841 |
| DR-1632 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $555,576 |
| DR-4452 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $270,829 |
| DR-1405 | Severe Storm(s) | 38 | $200,597 |
| DR-4169 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $170,720 |
| DR-4599 | Winter Storm | 2 | $157,780 |
| DR-1510 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $96,072 |
West Scio has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, volcanic activity, strong wind. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (8 declarations). 136 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $12,797,232 in public assistance recovery funding.