Natural Disasters in Rock River, WY
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
48.5
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
56.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
21.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
74.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 90.6 |
| Landslide | 88.3 |
| Cold Wave | 86.3 |
| Wildfire | 84.7 |
| Avalanche | 83.8 |
| Lightning | 83.0 |
| Earthquake | 61.5 |
| Ice Storm | 50.7 |
| Hail | 48.3 |
| Tornado | 36.7 |
| Strong Wind | 21.9 |
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
10
Most Recent
Fire
Sep 2020
Most Common Type
Fire
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2020 | Fire | MULLEN FIRE |
| Apr 11, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 11, 2018 | Fire | BADGER CREEK FIRE |
| Jul 7, 2015 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 2, 2012 | Fire | SQUIRREL CREEK FIRE |
| Jun 29, 2012 | Fire | ARAPAHOE FIRE |
| Jul 22, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES |
| Jul 1, 2002 | Fire | WY - REESE MOUNTAIN FIRE - 07/01/02 |
| Jun 18, 2002 | Fire | WY-HENSEL FIRE-06/07/02 |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
16
Total Claims Paid
$121,770
Avg Claim Payout
$7,611
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,367,609
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
10
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4227 | Flood | 2 | $738,527 |
| DR-4535 | Biological | 3 | $560,596 |
| DR-4007 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $68,486 |
Rock River has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, landslide, cold wave. The area has had 10 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (6 declarations). 16 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,367,609 in public assistance recovery funding.