Natural Disasters in Carneys Point, NJ
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
76.5
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
79.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
27.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
89.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Coastal Flood | 95.8 |
| Strong Wind | 92.1 |
| Ice Storm | 88.3 |
| Winter Weather | 83.7 |
| Earthquake | 79.6 |
| Drought | 79.4 |
| Hurricane | 76.8 |
| Heat Wave | 76.5 |
| Wildfire | 68.1 |
| Lightning | 45.5 |
| Hail | 44.2 |
| Cold Wave | 42.7 |
| Tornado | 35.1 |
| Landslide | 20.5 |
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
26
Most Recent
Hurricane
Sep 2021
Most Common Type
Hurricane
9 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2021 | Hurricane | REMNANTS OF HURRICANE IDA |
| Sep 2, 2021 | Hurricane | REMNANTS OF HURRICANE IDA |
| Dec 11, 2020 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM ISAIAS |
| Mar 25, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Oct 30, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Oct 28, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Jul 19, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Sep 15, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 31, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| Aug 27, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| Mar 23, 2010 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Feb 5, 2010 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORM |
| Sep 19, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Mar 20, 2003 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Sep 19, 2001 | Fire | FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS |
| Nov 1, 2000 | Other | WEST NILE VIRUS |
| Sep 17, 1999 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLOYD EMERGENCY DECLARATIONS |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 (SEVERE SNOW STORM) |
| Mar 17, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE BLIZZARD |
Showing 20 of 26 declarations
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
824
Total Claims Paid
$9,177,304
Avg Claim Payout
$11,138
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$20,507,096
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
232
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4488 | Biological | 22 | $14,642,504 |
| DR-4021 | Hurricane | 98 | $2,745,324 |
| DR-4033 | Severe Storm(s) | 19 | $1,199,622 |
| DR-4086 | Hurricane | 26 | $614,644 |
| DR-1889 | Snow | 25 | $592,625 |
| DR-1873 | Snow | 22 | $498,959 |
| DR-4574 | Tropical Storm | 3 | $132,095 |
| DR-4070 | Severe Storm(s) | 17 | $81,323 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$2,305,649
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.26
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 302.1: Landslide Stabilization - Structural | 1 | $431,580 |
| 800.1: Miscellaneous | 1 | $1,221,069 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 1 | $53,000 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $600,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Carneys Point has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are coastal flood, strong wind, ice storm. The area has had 26 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (9 declarations). 824 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $20,507,096 in public assistance recovery funding. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.