Natural Disasters in Findlay, IL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
51.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
59.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
21.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
81.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 93.4 |
| Cold Wave | 82.6 |
| Earthquake | 78.7 |
| Lightning | 73.0 |
| Landslide | 63.5 |
| Heat Wave | 56.3 |
| Winter Weather | 53.6 |
| Hail | 49.6 |
| Strong Wind | 42.1 |
| Hurricane | 40.7 |
| Tornado | 39.8 |
| Ice Storm | 26.3 |
| Wildfire | 12.6 |
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
10
Most Recent
Tornado
Dec 2021
Most Common Type
Tornado
2 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2021 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| Mar 26, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Mar 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Feb 9, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 21, 2002 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Jan 8, 1999 | Snowstorm | IL-WINTER STORM 1/1/99 |
| Jun 22, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
20
Total IA Distributed
$119,824
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4489 | 20 | $119,824 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
3
Total Claims Paid
$64,185
Avg Claim Payout
$21,395
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$788,782
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
51
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4116 | Flood | 4 | $310,197 |
| DR-1416 | Tornado | 25 | $224,539 |
| DR-4728 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $90,884 |
| DR-1771 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $78,781 |
| DR-3134 | Snow | 12 | $44,962 |
| DR-1681 | Severe Ice Storm | 4 | $35,894 |
| DR-1960 | Snow | 1 | $3,525 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Findlay has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, cold wave, earthquake. The area has had 10 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is tornado (2 declarations). 3 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $788,782 in public assistance recovery funding. $119,824 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.