Natural Disasters in Mansfield, WA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
74.1
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
69.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
62.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
19.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 94.7 |
| Volcanic Activity | 83.4 |
| Cold Wave | 82.6 |
| Earthquake | 81.6 |
| Heat Wave | 67.8 |
| Avalanche | 61.5 |
| Winter Weather | 56.6 |
| Hail | 55.2 |
| Lightning | 53.9 |
| Landslide | 49.9 |
| Drought | 18.2 |
| Strong Wind | 17.7 |
| Tornado | 6.7 |
| Ice Storm | 1.6 |
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
19
Most Recent
Fire
Feb 2021
Most Common Type
Fire
10 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2021 | Fire | WILDFIRES AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Sep 7, 2020 | Fire | COLD SPRINGS/PEARL HILL FIRE |
| Jul 12, 2020 | Fire | ROAD 11 FIRE |
| Mar 22, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Aug 12, 2018 | Fire | GRASS VALLEY FIRE |
| Jul 28, 2018 | Fire | CHELAN HILLS FIRE |
| Aug 21, 2015 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Aug 14, 2015 | Fire | CHELAN FIRE COMPLEX |
| Sep 9, 2012 | Fire | BARKER CANYON FIRE |
| Jul 11, 2008 | Fire | BADGER MOUNTAIN FIRE COMPLEX |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jul 6, 2004 | Fire | WA-BEEBE FIRE-07-04-2004 |
| Mar 1, 2001 | Earthquake | EARTHQUAKE |
| Jan 17, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, LAND & MUDS SLIDES,FLOODING |
| Apr 14, 1989 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS, FLOODING & MUDSLIDES |
| May 21, 1980 | Volcanic Eruption | VOLCANIC ERUPTION, MT. ST. HELENS |
| Mar 31, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Jun 10, 1972 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
4
Total Claims Paid
$50,029
Avg Claim Payout
$12,507
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$6,135,206
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
18
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4584 | Wildfire | 3 | $5,169,203 |
| DR-4243 | Fire | 5 | $507,865 |
| DR-4481 | Biological | 9 | $442,622 |
| DR-1361 | Earthquake | 1 | $15,515 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
7
Federal Funding
$469,658
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.06
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $79,083 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $22,491 |
| 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions | 1 | $93,918 |
| 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins | 1 | $93,918 |
| 302.1: Landslide Stabilization - Structural | 1 | $180,248 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Mansfield has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, volcanic activity, cold wave. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (10 declarations). 4 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $6,135,206 in public assistance recovery funding. 7 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.