Natural Disasters in Harrington, WA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
54.9
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
47.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
78.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
59.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 96.7 |
| Landslide | 91.4 |
| Cold Wave | 79.5 |
| Avalanche | 63.6 |
| Earthquake | 63.0 |
| Hail | 60.6 |
| Ice Storm | 40.7 |
| Heat Wave | 40.0 |
| Strong Wind | 23.8 |
| Winter Weather | 20.8 |
| Drought | 17.8 |
| Volcanic Activity | 13.7 |
| Lightning | 8.0 |
| Tornado | 7.6 |
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
17
Most Recent
Fire
Feb 2021
Most Common Type
Fire
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2021 | Fire | WILDFIRES AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Mar 22, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Aug 4, 2018 | Fire | ANGEL SPRINGS FIRE |
| Apr 21, 2017 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, MUDSLIDES |
| Jan 15, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Oct 20, 2015 | Fire | WILDFIRES AND MUDSLIDES |
| Jul 19, 2014 | Fire | WATERMELON HILL FIRE |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Feb 9, 1996 | Flood | HIGH WINDS, SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Nov 13, 1991 | Fire | FIRES |
| May 21, 1980 | Volcanic Eruption | VOLCANIC ERUPTION, MT. ST. HELENS |
| Mar 31, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
12
Total Claims Paid
$38,768
Avg Claim Payout
$3,231
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,851,175
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
61
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4309 | Flood | 38 | $2,621,935 |
| DR-4481 | Biological | 2 | $104,050 |
| DR-1825 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $57,569 |
| DR-1817 | Flood | 12 | $51,862 |
| DR-4584 | Wildfire | 2 | $15,759 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
5
Federal Funding
$325,500
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.67
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 300.2: Vegetation Management - Wildfire | 1 | $0 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $29,619 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 1 | $0 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $35,475 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 1 | $260,406 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Harrington has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, landslide, cold wave. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (5 declarations). 12 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,851,175 in public assistance recovery funding. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.