Natural Disasters in Evanston, WY
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
16.7
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
26.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
14.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
12.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 86.2 |
| Wildfire | 83.5 |
| Landslide | 79.9 |
| Lightning | 66.9 |
| Earthquake | 64.2 |
| Cold Wave | 20.6 |
| Strong Wind | 20.5 |
| Drought | 17.8 |
| Tornado | 10.4 |
| Ice Storm | 9.6 |
| Hail | 7.3 |
| Avalanche | 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
5
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Biological
2 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jul 29, 2016 | Fire | TOKAWANA FIRE |
| Jul 22, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES |
| Jun 15, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
6
Total Claims Paid
$10,133
Avg Claim Payout
$1,689
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$216,338
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
8
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4007 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $216,338 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$8,625
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.53
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 301.1: Shoreline Stabilization (Riprap, etc.) | 1 | $0 |
| 301.1: Shoreline Stabilization (Riprap, etc.); 402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges) | 1 | $0 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $8,625 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Evanston has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, wildfire, landslide. The area has had 5 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 6 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $216,338 in public assistance recovery funding. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.