Natural Disasters in Van Tassell, WY
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
3.3
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
1.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
79.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
10.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 80.9 |
| Winter Weather | 46.1 |
| Cold Wave | 43.0 |
| Landslide | 35.3 |
| Earthquake | 28.4 |
| Hail | 25.7 |
| Drought | 25.1 |
| Tornado | 13.5 |
| Lightning | 11.6 |
| Heat Wave | 5.6 |
| Ice Storm | 4.1 |
| Strong Wind | 3.3 |
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 7, 2015 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Feb 17, 1999 | Severe Ice Storm | WY - WINTER STORM 10/5/98 |
| May 29, 1978 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING & MUDSLIDES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1
Total Claims Paid
$570
Avg Claim Payout
$570
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$374,391
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
9
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4227 | Flood | 9 | $374,391 |
Van Tassell 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). 1 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $374,391 in public assistance recovery funding.