Natural Disasters in Russell, MA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
92.8
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
91.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
64.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
73.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 94.6 |
| Hurricane | 93.2 |
| Strong Wind | 91.9 |
| Earthquake | 90.6 |
| Heat Wave | 89.7 |
| Cold Wave | 84.9 |
| Winter Weather | 84.3 |
| Hail | 83.3 |
| Tornado | 82.7 |
| Lightning | 71.7 |
| Landslide | 67.7 |
| Drought | 58.7 |
| Wildfire | 39.3 |
| Avalanche | 38.7 |
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
24
Most Recent
Hurricane
Sep 2023
Most Common Type
Hurricane
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2023 | Hurricane | HURRICANE LEE |
| Mar 27, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Apr 19, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, SNOWSTORM, AND FLOODING |
| Oct 28, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Jan 6, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Nov 1, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM |
| Sep 3, 2011 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM IRENE |
| Aug 26, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| Jun 15, 2011 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Mar 7, 2011 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Jan 5, 2009 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND FLOODING |
| Dec 13, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| May 16, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND INLAND AND COASTAL FLOODING |
| Nov 10, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Feb 17, 2005 | Snowstorm | RECORD AND/OR NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| Jan 15, 2004 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Mar 11, 2003 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jan 24, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
278
Total Claims Paid
$2,719,248
Avg Claim Payout
$9,781
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$187,623,644
Disasters with PA
11
Total Projects
978
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1994 | Tornado | 180 | $68,155,475 |
| DR-4496 | Biological | 120 | $54,342,800 |
| DR-4051 | Severe Storm(s) | 173 | $53,392,820 |
| DR-4110 | Severe Storm(s) | 44 | $1,921,725 |
| DR-4028 | Hurricane | 65 | $1,798,390 |
| DR-1614 | Severe Storm(s) | 147 | $1,589,656 |
| DR-1959 | Snow | 41 | $1,575,549 |
| DR-1701 | Severe Storm(s) | 87 | $1,490,932 |
| DR-3201 | Snow | 51 | $1,302,360 |
| DR-1813 | Severe Ice Storm | 26 | $1,091,204 |
| DR-3175 | Snow | 44 | $962,732 |
Russell has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, hurricane, strong wind. The area has had 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (7 declarations). 278 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $187,623,644 in public assistance recovery funding.