Natural Disasters in Shoshoni, WY
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
59.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
57.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
52.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
11.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 97.1 |
| Wildfire | 92.6 |
| Earthquake | 86.2 |
| Winter Weather | 84.4 |
| Lightning | 83.9 |
| Avalanche | 81.0 |
| Cold Wave | 67.7 |
| Hail | 36.5 |
| Drought | 35.7 |
| Strong Wind | 22.6 |
| Volcanic Activity | 22.5 |
| Tornado | 19.6 |
| Ice Storm | 17.7 |
| Heat Wave | 15.1 |
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
6
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 |
| Aug 5, 2017 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Jul 25, 2016 | Fire | LAVA MOUNTAIN FIRE |
| Jul 22, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES |
| Jul 14, 2010 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
17
Total Claims Paid
$49,942
Avg Claim Payout
$2,938
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$5,153,043
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
63
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4327 | Flood | 21 | $3,407,341 |
| DR-1923 | Flood | 37 | $1,641,511 |
| DR-4007 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $104,191 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
11
Federal Funding
$827,634
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.85
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 2 | $16,310 |
| FMA Plan | 2 | $20,900 |
| 103.1: Feasibility, Engineering and Design Studies; 301.1: Shoreline Stabilization (Riprap, etc.); 402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges); 404.1: Localized Flood Control System to Protect Critical Facility; 405.1: Other Minor Flood Control | 1 | $0 |
| 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions | 1 | $38,359 |
| 904.1: Advanced Assistance | 1 | $82,139 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Shoshoni has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, wildfire, earthquake. The area has had 6 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 17 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $5,153,043 in public assistance recovery funding. 11 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.