Natural Disasters in Lenox, MA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
84.0
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
84.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
41.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
93.4
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
23
Public Assistance
$36.2M
Individual Assistance
$1.3M
Most Common Type
Snowstorm
7 declarations
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Lee → | Hurricane | Sep 2023 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $20.0M | $889K |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Apr 2013 | $527K | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | — | — |
| Severe Storm and Snowstorm → | Severe Storm | Jan 2012 | $404K | — |
| Severe Storm → | Severe Storm | Nov 2011 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Irene → | Hurricane | Sep 2011 | $8.9M | $241K |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Aug 2011 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Mar 2011 | $688K | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Flooding → | Severe Ice Storm | Jan 2009 | $2.4M | — |
| Severe Winter Storm → | Severe Storm | Dec 2008 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Inland and Coastal Flooding → | Severe Storm | May 2007 | $677K | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Nov 2005 | $1.6M | $93K |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Record And/or Near Record Snow → | Snowstorm | Feb 2005 | $599K | — |
| Snow → | Snowstorm | Jan 2004 | — | — |
| Snow → | Snowstorm | Mar 2003 | $382K | — |
| Snow → | Snowstorm | Mar 2001 | — | — |
| Blizzard of 96 → | Snowstorm | Jan 1996 | — | — |
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PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
388
Total Claims Paid
$3,070,907
Avg Claim Payout
$7,915
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
15
Federal Funding
$8,174,581
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.63
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 3 | $108,000 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 3 | $79,199 |
| 300.4: Vegetation Management - Non Coastal Shoreline Stabilization; 301.1: Shoreline Stabilization (Riprap, etc.); 402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges) | 2 | $308,925 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts; 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions; 403.5: Floodwater Storage and Diversion | 2 | $477,140 |
| 301.1: Shoreline Stabilization (Riprap, etc.) | 2 | $228,416 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Lenox has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, landslide, strong wind. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is snowstorm (7 declarations). 388 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $36,152,145 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,289,123 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 15 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.