Natural Disasters in Dayton, WA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
8.6
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
7.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
51.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
43.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 73.3 |
| Avalanche | 69.2 |
| Landslide | 67.3 |
| Ice Storm | 43.3 |
| Earthquake | 34.0 |
| Heat Wave | 25.6 |
| Cold Wave | 15.0 |
| Drought | 14.9 |
| Winter Weather | 8.4 |
| Hail | 8.1 |
| Strong Wind | 4.8 |
| Tornado | 3.2 |
| Lightning | 1.7 |
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
16
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Apr 2021
Most Common Type
Flood
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2021 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Apr 23, 2020 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Mar 22, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Apr 21, 2017 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, MUDSLIDES |
| Mar 2, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND RECORD AND NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| Jan 30, 2009 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORM, LANDSLIDES, MUDSLIDES, AND FLOODING |
| Aug 22, 2006 | Fire | COLUMBIA FIRE COMPLEX |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Aug 7, 2005 | Fire | SCHOOL FIRE |
| Jan 17, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, LAND & MUDS SLIDES,FLOODING |
| Feb 9, 1996 | Flood | HIGH WINDS, SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| May 21, 1980 | Volcanic Eruption | VOLCANIC ERUPTION, MT. ST. HELENS |
| Jan 25, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, SNOWMELT & FLOODING |
| Feb 9, 1971 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS, MELTING SNOWS & FLOODING |
| Dec 29, 1964 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
2
Total IA Distributed
$10,450
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4481 | 2 | $10,450 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
51
Total Claims Paid
$219,042
Avg Claim Payout
$4,295
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,587,082
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
38
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4539 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $1,663,128 |
| DR-4309 | Flood | 3 | $609,162 |
| DR-4481 | Biological | 7 | $248,537 |
| DR-1817 | Flood | 8 | $40,543 |
| DR-1825 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $25,712 |
Dayton has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, avalanche, landslide. The area has had 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (7 declarations). 51 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,587,082 in public assistance recovery funding. $10,450 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.