Natural Disasters in Marlboro, NJ
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
82.6
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
81.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
54.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
65.1
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
$25.5M
Individual Assistance
$3.4M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
10 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 | $2.4M | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $2.0M | $464K |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Severe Storm | Mar 2016 | $331K | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | $8.3M | $396K |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Straight-line Winds → | Severe Storm | Jul 2012 | $4.6M | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Sep 2011 | $4.1M | — |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Aug 2011 | $1.5M | $2.6M |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Aug 2011 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Feb 2011 | $483K | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Apr 2010 | $199K | $25K |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Mar 2010 | $879K | — |
| Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Feb 2010 | $814K | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Snow → | Snowstorm | Mar 2003 | — | — |
| Fires and Explosions → | Fire | Sep 2001 | — | — |
| West Nile Virus → | Other | Nov 2000 | — | — |
Showing 20 of 34 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
756
Total Claims Paid
$12,749,834
Avg Claim Payout
$16,865
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
9
Federal Funding
$2,185,331
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.24
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 4 | $219,918 |
| 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions | 1 | $9,075 |
| 403.3: Stormwater Management - Flapgates/Floodgates | 1 | $180,000 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular; 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 1 | $1,250,000 |
| 405.1: Other Minor Flood Control | 1 | $507,588 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Marlboro has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, hurricane, coastal flood. The area has had 31 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (10 declarations). 756 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $25,521,433 in public assistance recovery funding. $3,442,590 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 9 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.