Natural Disasters in Peter, UT
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
66.5
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
79.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
76.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 94.6 |
| Winter Weather | 93.3 |
| Avalanche | 93.1 |
| Wildfire | 85.3 |
| Lightning | 85.1 |
| Landslide | 84.5 |
| Drought | 58.0 |
| Heat Wave | 56.2 |
| Cold Wave | 53.6 |
| Strong Wind | 24.3 |
| Tornado | 21.2 |
| Ice Storm | 21.1 |
| Hail | 16.1 |
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 |
| Apr 21, 2017 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 8, 2011 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Mar 13, 1986 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS, SNOWMELT & FLOODING |
| Jan 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
42
Total Claims Paid
$132,077
Avg Claim Payout
$3,145
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,978,465
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
40
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4311 | Flood | 20 | $2,244,391 |
| DR-4011 | Flood | 15 | $652,673 |
| DR-4525 | Biological | 2 | $59,745 |
| DR-4578 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $21,656 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$99,590
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
27.80
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| FMA Plan | 2 | $6,350 |
| 405.1: Other Minor Flood Control | 1 | $93,240 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Peter has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, winter weather, avalanche. The area has had 7 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (3 declarations). 42 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,978,465 in public assistance recovery funding. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.