Natural Disasters in Ellendale, DE
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
94.1
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
92.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
70.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
59.8
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
19
Public Assistance
$31.3M
Individual Assistance
$945K
Most Common Type
Hurricane
6 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Apr 2020 | $29.5M | $935K |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Mar 2016 | $999K | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Nov 2012 | $430K | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | — | — |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Sep 2011 | $285K | — |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Aug 2011 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorms → | Snowstorm | Mar 2010 | $5K | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jul 2006 | $96K | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Hurricane Isabel → | Hurricane | Sep 2003 | — | $10K |
| Snow → | Snowstorm | Mar 2003 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, High Winds, and Fl… → | Severe Storm | Feb 1998 | — | — |
| Blizzard of 96 (severe Snow Storm) → | Snowstorm | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Severe Ice Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Mar 1994 | — | — |
| Severe Snowfall & Winter Storm → | Snowstorm | Mar 1993 | — | — |
| Severe Coastal Storm & Flooding → | Coastal Storm | Jan 1993 | — | — |
| Severe Coastal Storm → | Flood | Feb 1992 | — | — |
| Water Shortage → | Drought | Aug 1965 | — | — |
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
4,305
Total Claims Paid
$35,727,282
Avg Claim Payout
$8,299
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
44
Federal Funding
$2,836,378
Properties Protected
62
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.90
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 202.2: Elevation of Private Structures - Coastal | 18 | $751,204 |
| 402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges) | 3 | $67,200 |
| 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 3 | $690,457 |
| 904.2: Advance Assistance (FMA and PDMC) | 3 | $347,680 |
| 800.1: Miscellaneous | 2 | $188,891 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Ellendale has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, coastal flood, hurricane. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (6 declarations). 4,305 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $31,319,727 in public assistance recovery funding. $944,926 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 44 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.