Natural Disasters in Pataha, WA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
1.6
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
2.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
18.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
27.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 69.2 |
| Avalanche | 61.0 |
| Landslide | 60.5 |
| Earthquake | 18.9 |
| Ice Storm | 15.9 |
| Heat Wave | 14.9 |
| Drought | 14.6 |
| Cold Wave | 6.5 |
| Hail | 6.1 |
| Winter Weather | 2.5 |
| Strong Wind | 2.2 |
| Tornado | 2.1 |
| Lightning | 0.3 |
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
14
Most Recent
Flood
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2020 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Mar 22, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jan 15, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| 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 |
| Aug 7, 2005 | Fire | SCHOOL FIRE |
| Jan 17, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, LAND & MUDS SLIDES,FLOODING |
| Feb 9, 1996 | Flood | HIGH WINDS, SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| May 21, 1980 | Volcanic Eruption | VOLCANIC ERUPTION, MT. ST. HELENS |
| Dec 10, 1977 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS,MUDSLIDES, & FLOODING |
| Feb 9, 1971 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS, MELTING SNOWS & FLOODING |
| Dec 29, 1964 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
3
Total IA Distributed
$18,700
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4481 | 2 | $18,000 | — |
| DR-4673 | 1 | $700 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
2
Total Claims Paid
$95
Avg Claim Payout
$47
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$166,998
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
3
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4539 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $162,515 |
| DR-1825 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $4,483 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$110,492
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE; 96.1: Public Awareness and Education (Brochures, Workshops, Videos, etc.) | 1 | $40,480 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $70,012 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Pataha has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, avalanche, landslide. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (6 declarations). 2 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $166,998 in public assistance recovery funding. $18,700 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.