Natural Disasters in West Wood, UT
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
8.7
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
10.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
33.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
48.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 80.0 |
| Lightning | 71.3 |
| Wildfire | 66.8 |
| Earthquake | 64.9 |
| Avalanche | 64.5 |
| Winter Weather | 62.7 |
| Volcanic Activity | 37.5 |
| Drought | 30.9 |
| Heat Wave | 26.1 |
| Tornado | 12.3 |
| Ice Storm | 8.1 |
| Strong Wind | 6.5 |
| Hail | 3.8 |
| Cold Wave | 2.3 |
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
5
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 |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Apr 30, 1983 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, LANDSLIDES & FLOODING |
| Jan 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
49
Total IA Distributed
$277,381
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4525 | 49 | $277,381 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
8
Total Claims Paid
$332,489
Avg Claim Payout
$41,561
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$13,510
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
1
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4525 | Biological | 1 | $13,510 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$130,390
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $19,425 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 1 | $79,515 |
| 904.1: Advanced Assistance | 1 | $22,500 |
| FMA Plan | 1 | $8,950 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
West Wood has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, lightning, wildfire. The area has had 5 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 $13,510 in public assistance recovery funding. $277,381 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.