Natural Disasters in Clawson, UT
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
7.0
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
7.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
41.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
29.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Lightning | 88.0 |
| Landslide | 80.5 |
| Avalanche | 75.6 |
| Earthquake | 66.0 |
| Winter Weather | 63.5 |
| Wildfire | 59.3 |
| Drought | 40.5 |
| Volcanic Activity | 36.2 |
| Heat Wave | 32.1 |
| Ice Storm | 6.2 |
| Tornado | 5.1 |
| Strong Wind | 4.5 |
| Hail | 2.5 |
| Cold Wave | 2.5 |
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
6
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Biological
2 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 |
| Apr 30, 1983 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, LANDSLIDES & FLOODING |
| Jan 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
4
Total Claims Paid
$12,159
Avg Claim Payout
$3,040
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$101,405
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
6
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4011 | Flood | 6 | $101,405 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$171,032
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.78
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 3 | $150,311 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $20,721 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Clawson has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, landslide, avalanche. The area has had 6 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 4 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $101,405 in public assistance recovery funding. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.