Natural Disasters in Lovell, WY
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
31.1
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
30.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
52.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
7.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 97.9 |
| Earthquake | 61.4 |
| Wildfire | 61.4 |
| Cold Wave | 57.9 |
| Winter Weather | 45.9 |
| Drought | 39.3 |
| Lightning | 37.0 |
| Volcanic Activity | 33.2 |
| Avalanche | 32.3 |
| Hail | 26.6 |
| Tornado | 16.7 |
| Strong Wind | 12.0 |
| Ice Storm | 8.9 |
| Heat Wave | 8.8 |
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
4
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 22, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES |
| May 29, 1978 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING & MUDSLIDES |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
4
Total IA Distributed
$5,447
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4535 | 4 | $5,447 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
9
Total Claims Paid
$247,621
Avg Claim Payout
$27,513
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$412,429
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
21
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4007 | Severe Storm(s) | 21 | $412,429 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
6
Federal Funding
$579,121
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
4.62
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 500.2: Flood Control - Berm, Levee, or Dike | 2 | $514,563 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $5,553 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan); 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 1 | $28,923 |
| 100.1: Public Awareness and Education (Brochures, Workshops, Videos, etc.); 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $5,175 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 1 | $24,908 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Lovell has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, earthquake, wildfire. The area has had 4 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 9 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $412,429 in public assistance recovery funding. $5,447 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 6 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.