Natural Disasters in Diamondville, WY
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
51.9
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
56.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
29.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
15.1
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
5
Public Assistance
$369K
Individual Assistance
$3K
Most Common Type
Biological
2 declarations
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Apr 2020 | $173K | $3K |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, and Landslides → | Severe Storm | Jul 2011 | $196K | — |
| Wy - Commissary Ridge Fire - 08/31/02 → | Fire | Aug 2002 | — | — |
| Drought → | Drought | Jun 1977 | — | — |
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
11
Total Claims Paid
$65,568
Avg Claim Payout
$5,961
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
5
Federal Funding
$148,783
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.37
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 405.1: Other Minor Flood Control | 2 | $91,664 |
| FMA Plan | 1 | $6,550 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $14,944 |
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 1 | $35,625 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Diamondville has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are avalanche, landslide, earthquake. The area has had 5 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 11 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $369,392 in public assistance recovery funding. $3,341 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.