Natural Disasters in Arden, DE
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
95.3
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
95.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
28.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
83.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 99.5 |
| Heat Wave | 95.3 |
| Cold Wave | 93.4 |
| Earthquake | 92.9 |
| Ice Storm | 89.0 |
| Hurricane | 88.4 |
| Strong Wind | 88.3 |
| Tornado | 88.1 |
| Drought | 84.0 |
| Coastal Flood | 83.8 |
| Lightning | 81.3 |
| Landslide | 76.6 |
| Wildfire | 60.6 |
| Hail | 24.2 |
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
17
Most Recent
Hurricane
Oct 2021
Most Common Type
Hurricane
9 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2021 | Hurricane | REMNANTS OF HURRICANE IDA |
| Oct 2, 2020 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM ISAIAS |
| Apr 5, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Nov 16, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Aug 28, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| Mar 31, 2010 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORMS |
| Sep 30, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Nov 15, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING FROM THE REMNANTS OF |
| Sep 23, 2003 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM HENRI |
| Sep 20, 2003 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ISABEL |
| Mar 20, 2003 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Sep 21, 1999 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLOYD MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATIONS |
| Jan 12, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 (SEVERE SNOW STORM) |
| Mar 18, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL & WINTER STORM |
| Aug 18, 1965 | Drought | WATER SHORTAGE |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1,571
Total Claims Paid
$51,671,474
Avg Claim Payout
$32,891
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$16,559,064
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
192
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4526 | Biological | 25 | $11,243,059 |
| DR-4627 | Hurricane | 32 | $2,495,805 |
| DR-4566 | Hurricane | 32 | $1,256,762 |
| DR-4090 | Hurricane | 30 | $882,763 |
| DR-1572 | Severe Storm(s) | 35 | $345,167 |
| DR-3336 | Hurricane | 35 | $307,772 |
| DR-4265 | Snow | 1 | $22,567 |
| DR-4037 | Hurricane | 2 | $5,169 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
54
Federal Funding
$11,128,794
Properties Protected
59
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
3.33
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 202.2: Elevation of Private Structures - Coastal | 12 | $642,936 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 11 | $3,972,500 |
| 401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures | 4 | $897,440 |
| 204.1: Dry Floodproofing Private Structures - Riverine (Commercial) | 4 | $969,600 |
| 405.1: Other Minor Flood Control | 3 | $825,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Arden has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, heat wave, cold wave. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (9 declarations). 1,571 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $16,559,064 in public assistance recovery funding. 54 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.