Natural Disasters in Georgetown, 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)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 98.1 |
| Coastal Flood | 97.6 |
| Hurricane | 97.2 |
| Winter Weather | 96.7 |
| Heat Wave | 89.4 |
| Drought | 86.5 |
| Strong Wind | 85.6 |
| Wildfire | 84.8 |
| Lightning | 82.9 |
| Ice Storm | 82.1 |
| Earthquake | 81.5 |
| Tornado | 63.4 |
| Hail | 60.4 |
| Landslide | 50.6 |
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
19
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Hurricane
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Mar 16, 2016 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Nov 16, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Sep 30, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| Aug 28, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| Mar 31, 2010 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORMS |
| Jul 5, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 30, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 20, 2003 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ISABEL |
| Mar 20, 2003 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Feb 13, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, HIGH WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jan 12, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 (SEVERE SNOW STORM) |
| Mar 16, 1994 | Severe Storm | SEVERE ICE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 18, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL & WINTER STORM |
| Jan 15, 1993 | Coastal Storm | SEVERE COASTAL STORM & FLOODING |
| Feb 6, 1992 | Flood | SEVERE COASTAL STORM |
| Aug 18, 1965 | Drought | WATER SHORTAGE |
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.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$31,319,727
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
109
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4526 | Biological | 8 | $29,503,950 |
| DR-4265 | Snow | 8 | $998,623 |
| DR-4090 | Hurricane | 39 | $430,259 |
| DR-4037 | Hurricane | 38 | $285,187 |
| DR-1654 | Severe Storm(s) | 15 | $96,275 |
| DR-1896 | Snow | 1 | $5,434 |
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.
Georgetown 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. 44 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.