Natural Disasters in Opal, 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)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Avalanche | 98.7 |
| Landslide | 95.2 |
| Earthquake | 87.8 |
| Winter Weather | 87.6 |
| Wildfire | 83.6 |
| Lightning | 71.8 |
| Volcanic Activity | 41.7 |
| Drought | 21.6 |
| Cold Wave | 15.4 |
| Tornado | 12.9 |
| Hail | 12.1 |
| Ice Storm | 12.1 |
| Strong Wind | 10.9 |
| Heat Wave | 2.1 |
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 22, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES |
| Aug 31, 2002 | Fire | WY - COMMISSARY RIDGE FIRE - 08/31/02 |
| Jun 15, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
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.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$369,392
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
10
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4007 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $196,403 |
| DR-4535 | Biological | 2 | $172,989 |
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.
Opal 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. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.