Natural Disasters in Provo, SD
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
30.9
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
20.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
92.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
74.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 93.8 |
| Winter Weather | 71.4 |
| Hail | 60.2 |
| Landslide | 58.5 |
| Lightning | 43.8 |
| Cold Wave | 42.2 |
| Earthquake | 35.1 |
| Strong Wind | 30.1 |
| Tornado | 29.6 |
| Drought | 28.3 |
| Heat Wave | 13.4 |
| Ice Storm | 12.7 |
| Avalanche | 4.8 |
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
15
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 23, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 7, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORM, SNOWSTORM, AND FLOODING |
| Aug 12, 2018 | Fire | VINEYARD FIRE |
| Feb 1, 2017 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jul 30, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Nov 8, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, SNOWSTORM, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 23, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 8, 2007 | Fire | ALABAUGH CANYON FIRE |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Aug 13, 2000 | Fire | FLAGPOLE FIRE COMPLEX |
| May 19, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES AND MUDSLIDES |
| Apr 7, 1997 | Flood | SEVERE FLOODING, SEVER WINTER STORMS,HEAVY RAINS HIGH WINDS |
| Jan 10, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
2
Total IA Distributed
$18,000
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4527 | 2 | $18,000 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1
Total Claims Paid
$25
Avg Claim Payout
$25
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$640,198
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
27
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4155 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $220,948 |
| DR-4233 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $166,095 |
| DR-4440 | Other | 4 | $125,041 |
| DR-1330 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $78,561 |
| DR-1938 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $49,554 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$599,051
Properties Protected
20
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.46
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $7,500 |
| 200.3: Acquisition of Public Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $553,678 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $18,749 |
| 601.1: Generators | 1 | $19,124 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Provo has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, winter weather, hail. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 1 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $640,198 in public assistance recovery funding. $18,000 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.