Natural Disasters in Rolling Hills, WY
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
31.4
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
34.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
42.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
12.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 91.1 |
| Winter Weather | 84.2 |
| Cold Wave | 72.1 |
| Landslide | 60.1 |
| Earthquake | 55.3 |
| Hail | 39.7 |
| Lightning | 37.1 |
| Tornado | 24.2 |
| Drought | 23.1 |
| Ice Storm | 17.2 |
| Avalanche | 8.9 |
| Heat Wave | 7.0 |
| Strong Wind | 5.0 |
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 |
| Jun 29, 2012 | Fire | ARAPAHOE FIRE |
| Jun 18, 2002 | Fire | WY-HENSEL FIRE-06/07/02 |
| May 29, 1978 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING & MUDSLIDES |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
3
Total IA Distributed
$13,705
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4535 | 3 | $13,705 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
13
Total Claims Paid
$112,612
Avg Claim Payout
$8,662
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$39,690
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
1
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4535 | Biological | 1 | $39,690 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
5
Federal Funding
$224,868
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
7.39
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions | 2 | $105,726 |
| FMA Plan | 1 | $3,750 |
| 91.2: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - NEW | 1 | $22,512 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 1 | $92,880 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Rolling Hills has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, winter weather, cold wave. The area has had 5 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 13 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $39,690 in public assistance recovery funding. $13,705 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.