Natural Disasters in Lapoint, UT
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
4.0
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
7.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
30.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 86.0 |
| Wildfire | 71.4 |
| Lightning | 58.4 |
| Earthquake | 56.9 |
| Drought | 51.6 |
| Avalanche | 43.7 |
| Heat Wave | 26.5 |
| Winter Weather | 23.5 |
| Cold Wave | 13.9 |
| Ice Storm | 10.1 |
| Tornado | 9.6 |
| Hail | 5.0 |
| Strong Wind | 4.9 |
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
8
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 |
| Jun 30, 2007 | Fire | NEOLA NORTH FIRE |
| 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
2
Total IA Distributed
$9,000
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4525 | 2 | $9,000 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
14
Total Claims Paid
$80,456
Avg Claim Payout
$5,747
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$634,162
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
64
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1598 | Flood | 27 | $408,896 |
| DR-4011 | Flood | 37 | $225,265 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$108,212
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $39,962 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $68,250 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Lapoint has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, wildfire, lightning. The area has had 8 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (3 declarations). 14 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $634,162 in public assistance recovery funding. $9,000 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.