Natural Disasters in Shoshoni, WY

Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk 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

Landslide97.1Wildfire92.6Earthquake86.2
HazardRisk Score
Landslide97.1
Wildfire92.6
Earthquake86.2
Winter Weather84.4
Lightning83.9
Avalanche81.0
Cold Wave67.7
Hail36.5
Drought35.7
Strong Wind22.6
Volcanic Activity22.5
Tornado19.6
Ice Storm17.7
Heat Wave15.1

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 OpenFEMA

Total Declarations

6

Most Recent

Biological

Apr 2020

Most Common Type

Biological

2 declarations

DateTypeDeclaration
Apr 11, 2020BiologicalCOVID-19 PANDEMIC
Mar 13, 2020BiologicalCOVID-19
Aug 5, 2017FloodFLOODING
Jul 25, 2016FireLAVA MOUNTAIN FIRE
Jul 22, 2011Severe StormSEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES
Jul 14, 2010FloodFLOODING

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total 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 Assistance

Total Federal Spending

$5,153,043

Disasters with PA

3

Total Projects

63

DisasterTypeProjectsFederal $
DR-4327Flood21$3,407,341
DR-1923Flood37$1,641,511
DR-4007Severe Storm(s)5$104,191

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

11

Federal Funding

$827,634

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

0.85

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
Unknown2$16,310
FMA Plan2$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 Control1$0
403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions1$38,359
904.1: Advanced Assistance1$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.