Natural Disasters in Friday Harbor, WA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
35.4
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
34.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
61.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
95.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 89.4 |
| Landslide | 62.3 |
| Winter Weather | 60.0 |
| Coastal Flood | 58.4 |
| Wildfire | 41.3 |
| Volcanic Activity | 37.1 |
| Cold Wave | 31.6 |
| Ice Storm | 19.1 |
| Heat Wave | 13.9 |
| Tsunami | 6.2 |
| Lightning | 5.5 |
| Tornado | 4.4 |
| Hail | 1.1 |
| Strong Wind | 1.1 |
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
12
Most Recent
Flood
Jan 2022
Most Common Type
Flood
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2022 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, 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 |
| Feb 14, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| May 17, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, TIDAL SURGE, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Nov 7, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 17, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, LAND & MUDS SLIDES,FLOODING |
| Mar 8, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & HIGH TIDES |
| Nov 26, 1990 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| May 21, 1980 | Volcanic Eruption | VOLCANIC ERUPTION, MT. ST. HELENS |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
2
Total IA Distributed
$3,462
Repair/Replace
$1,034
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4481 | 1 | $2,428 | — |
| DR-1499 | 1 | $1,034 | $1,034 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
9
Total Claims Paid
$140,442
Avg Claim Payout
$15,605
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$4,343,956
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
35
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4539 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $3,158,829 |
| DR-4635 | Mud/Landslide | 12 | $567,922 |
| DR-4481 | Biological | 11 | $475,357 |
| DR-1641 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $141,847 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$314,345
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.86
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 205.8: Retrofitting Public Structures - Wind | 1 | $210,000 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $30,845 |
| 904.2: Advance Assistance (FMA and PDMC) | 1 | $73,500 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Friday Harbor has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, landslide, winter weather. The area has had 12 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (4 declarations). 9 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $4,343,956 in public assistance recovery funding. $3,462 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.