Natural Disasters in Jackson, WY
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
70.6
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
79.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
42.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Avalanche | 100.0 |
| Lightning | 97.2 |
| Landslide | 93.8 |
| Wildfire | 90.6 |
| Earthquake | 87.1 |
| Volcanic Activity | 65.1 |
| Winter Weather | 64.2 |
| Cold Wave | 22.5 |
| Hail | 22.4 |
| Tornado | 19.4 |
| Drought | 16.4 |
| Ice Storm | 12.2 |
| Strong Wind | 8.9 |
| Heat Wave | 2.2 |
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 |
| Mar 21, 2017 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Jul 22, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES |
| Jul 26, 2001 | Fire | WY WILDFIRE -GREEN KNOLL- JULY 23, 2001 |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
10
Total IA Distributed
$40,225
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4535 | 10 | $40,225 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
24
Total Claims Paid
$117,237
Avg Claim Payout
$4,885
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$212,731
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
14
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4306 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $167,443 |
| DR-4007 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $45,288 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$131,418
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.56
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $40,825 |
| 106.1: Other Non Construction (Regular Project Only) | 1 | $90,593 |
| 402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges); 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Jackson has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are avalanche, lightning, landslide. The area has had 5 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 24 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $212,731 in public assistance recovery funding. $40,225 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.