Natural Disasters in Seabeck, WA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
92.3
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
94.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
12.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
72.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 99.2 |
| Earthquake | 98.7 |
| Heat Wave | 89.5 |
| Coastal Flood | 79.4 |
| Volcanic Activity | 68.4 |
| Tsunami | 61.5 |
| Winter Weather | 59.2 |
| Lightning | 54.7 |
| Ice Storm | 48.4 |
| Wildfire | 39.9 |
| Tornado | 23.7 |
| Strong Wind | 9.1 |
| Hail | 4.9 |
| Avalanche | 0.6 |
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
16
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Dec 8, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, 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 |
| Mar 1, 2001 | Earthquake | EARTHQUAKE |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Dec 31, 1979 | Flood | STORMS, HIGH TIDES, MUDSLIDES & FLOODING |
| Jan 25, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, SNOWMELT & FLOODING |
| May 11, 1965 | Earthquake | EARTHQUAKE |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
638
Total IA Distributed
$1,183,813
Repair/Replace
$828,097
Rental Assistance
$76,753
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4635 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-1734 | 513 | $908,268 | $3,376 |
| DR-4481 | 78 | $236,105 | — |
| DR-1499 | 45 | $35,981 | $1,013 |
| DR-4501 | 1 | $3,459 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
228
Total Claims Paid
$4,179,954
Avg Claim Payout
$18,333
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$14,052,367
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
172
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4481 | Biological | 23 | $10,387,933 |
| DR-1734 | Severe Storm(s) | 88 | $2,350,825 |
| DR-1641 | Severe Storm(s) | 20 | $723,953 |
| DR-1361 | Earthquake | 41 | $589,655 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
8
Federal Funding
$1,762,430
Properties Protected
20
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
4.72
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 205.4: Non Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic; 205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic | 1 | $1,150,100 |
| 205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic | 1 | $295,217 |
| 205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic; 401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures | 1 | $40,433 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $46,856 |
| 94.1: Tribal Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $37,500 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Seabeck has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, earthquake, heat wave. The area has had 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (6 declarations). 228 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $14,052,367 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,183,813 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.