Natural Disasters in Beaver, UT
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
10.4
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
12.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
42.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
42.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 93.1 |
| Avalanche | 85.5 |
| Wildfire | 85.3 |
| Winter Weather | 85.2 |
| Earthquake | 74.4 |
| Drought | 55.9 |
| Lightning | 46.0 |
| Volcanic Activity | 34.2 |
| Heat Wave | 32.0 |
| Ice Storm | 8.8 |
| Strong Wind | 4.9 |
| Cold Wave | 4.9 |
| Tornado | 1.7 |
| Hail | 1.5 |
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
7
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
3 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Aug 8, 2011 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Aug 1, 2005 | Flood | FLOODING AND LANDSLIDES |
| Apr 30, 1983 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, LANDSLIDES & FLOODING |
| Jan 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
6
Total IA Distributed
$44,918
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4525 | 6 | $44,918 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1
Total Claims Paid
$3,447
Avg Claim Payout
$3,447
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$496,972
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
31
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1598 | Flood | 22 | $428,097 |
| DR-4011 | Flood | 9 | $68,875 |
Beaver has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, avalanche, wildfire. The area has had 7 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (3 declarations). 1 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $496,972 in public assistance recovery funding. $44,918 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.