Natural Disasters in Glendale, UT
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
39.7
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
47.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
25.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
44.1
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
8
Public Assistance
$367K
Most Common Type
Biological
2 declarations
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Apr 2020 | — | — |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Shingle Fire → | Fire | Jul 2012 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Flooding → | Flood | Feb 2011 | $244K | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Coastal Storm | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Flooding and Landslides → | Flood | Aug 2005 | $92K | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Feb 2005 | $32K | — |
| Drought → | Drought | Jan 1977 | — | — |
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
8
Total Claims Paid
$81,913
Avg Claim Payout
$10,239
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$333,271
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.93
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 2 | $333,271 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Glendale has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, wildfire, heat wave. The area has had 8 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 8 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $367,312 in public assistance recovery funding. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.