Natural Disasters in Fairfield, WA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
90.0
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
90.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
21.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
75.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 97.5 |
| Ice Storm | 97.0 |
| Wildfire | 96.6 |
| Heat Wave | 94.9 |
| Strong Wind | 91.2 |
| Winter Weather | 87.8 |
| Earthquake | 85.9 |
| Avalanche | 82.3 |
| Hail | 63.4 |
| Lightning | 57.1 |
| Landslide | 56.9 |
| Tornado | 42.7 |
| Drought | 16.6 |
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
28
Most Recent
Fire
Feb 2024
Most Common Type
Fire
12 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2024 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Aug 19, 2023 | Fire | OREGON FIRE |
| Aug 18, 2023 | Fire | GRAY FIRE |
| Jul 6, 2021 | Fire | ANDRUS FIRE |
| Apr 8, 2021 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 8, 2020 | Fire | BABB FIRE |
| Mar 22, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jul 17, 2018 | Fire | UPRIVER BEACON FIRE |
| Apr 21, 2017 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, MUDSLIDES |
| Aug 22, 2016 | Fire | WELLESLEY FIRE |
| Aug 22, 2016 | Fire | YALE FIRE |
| Jan 15, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Aug 21, 2015 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Jul 19, 2014 | Fire | WATERMELON HILL FIRE |
| Mar 2, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND RECORD AND NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| Jul 11, 2008 | Fire | SPOKANE VALLEY FIRE |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Apr 2, 1997 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS, SNOW MELT, FLOODING, LAND & MUD SLIDES |
| Jan 17, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, LAND & MUDS SLIDES,FLOODING |
Showing 20 of 28 declarations
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
62
Total Claims Paid
$1,798,635
Avg Claim Payout
$29,010
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$33,791,444
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
336
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4481 | Biological | 50 | $16,124,392 |
| DR-1825 | Severe Storm(s) | 187 | $4,326,783 |
| DR-4249 | Severe Storm(s) | 46 | $3,632,061 |
| DR-4593 | Winter Storm | 15 | $3,258,768 |
| DR-4309 | Flood | 24 | $2,408,372 |
| DR-4759 | Wildfire | 11 | $2,101,199 |
| DR-4584 | Wildfire | 3 | $1,939,870 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
7
Federal Funding
$988,650
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.21
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 1 | $0 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $400,000 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $150,000 |
| 601.1: Generators | 1 | $16,139 |
| 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 1 | $52,469 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Fairfield has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, ice storm, wildfire. The area has had 28 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (12 declarations). 62 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $33,791,444 in public assistance recovery funding. 7 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.