Natural Disasters in Beverly, NJ
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
93.6
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
95.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
16.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
92.7
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
31
Public Assistance
$142.0M
Individual Assistance
$33.9M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
9 declarations
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remnants of Hurricane Ida → | Hurricane | Sep 2021 | — | — |
| Remnants of Hurricane Ida → | Hurricane | Sep 2021 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Isaias → | Hurricane | Dec 2020 | $1.2M | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $118.8M | $2.5M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Severe Storm | Jun 2018 | $2.8M | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Severe Storm | Mar 2016 | $2.9M | — |
| Severe Storm → | Severe Storm | Jul 2015 | $2.1M | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | $5.1M | $440K |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | — | — |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Aug 2011 | $3.8M | $2.3M |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Aug 2011 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Feb 2011 | $1.4M | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Apr 2010 | — | $26K |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Mar 2010 | $1.9M | — |
| Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Feb 2010 | $1.9M | — |
| Warren Grove Fire → | Fire | May 2007 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Inland and Coastal Flooding → | Severe Storm | Apr 2007 | — | $534K |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jul 2004 | — | $1.8M |
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PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
2,178
Total Claims Paid
$29,387,914
Avg Claim Payout
$13,493
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
20
Federal Funding
$3,490,665
Properties Protected
16
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.03
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 6 | $878,123 |
| 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 3 | $960,787 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 2 | $212,562 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular; 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 2 | $193,500 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Beverly has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, winter weather, ice storm. The area has had 31 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (9 declarations). 2,178 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $141,980,817 in public assistance recovery funding. $33,920,400 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 20 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.