Natural Disasters in Ione, WA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
28.0
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
31.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
40.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
21.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 90.0 |
| Wildfire | 76.9 |
| Winter Weather | 52.7 |
| Cold Wave | 44.1 |
| Avalanche | 42.0 |
| Ice Storm | 34.0 |
| Heat Wave | 32.8 |
| Earthquake | 27.7 |
| Strong Wind | 22.0 |
| Lightning | 15.4 |
| Drought | 13.1 |
| Tornado | 5.9 |
| Hail | 2.6 |
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
20
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Apr 2021
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2021 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Feb 4, 2021 | Fire | WILDFIRES AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Mar 22, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| 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 |
| Aug 21, 2015 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Mar 2, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND RECORD AND NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| 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 |
| Jul 21, 1997 | Flood | FL00DING, SNOW MELT |
| Apr 2, 1997 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS, SNOW MELT, FLOODING, LAND & MUD SLIDES |
| Jan 17, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, LAND & MUDS SLIDES,FLOODING |
| Jan 7, 1997 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE ICE STORM |
| Nov 13, 1991 | Fire | FIRES |
| May 21, 1980 | Volcanic Eruption | VOLCANIC ERUPTION, MT. ST. HELENS |
| Mar 31, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Jan 25, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, SNOWMELT & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
99
Total Claims Paid
$1,583,965
Avg Claim Payout
$16,000
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,692,009
Disasters with PA
9
Total Projects
51
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4249 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $585,199 |
| DR-4481 | Biological | 10 | $482,796 |
| DR-4584 | Wildfire | 4 | $184,923 |
| DR-4243 | Fire | 4 | $108,247 |
| DR-4593 | Winter Storm | 4 | $100,568 |
| DR-1682 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $74,507 |
| DR-1825 | Severe Storm(s) | 11 | $64,470 |
| DR-1641 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $58,707 |
| DR-4309 | Flood | 2 | $32,593 |
Ione has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, wildfire, winter weather. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 99 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,692,009 in public assistance recovery funding.