Natural Disasters in Albion, NY
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
17.9
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
21.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
35.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
73.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 63.1 |
| Hurricane | 51.9 |
| Hail | 48.9 |
| Strong Wind | 37.2 |
| Earthquake | 36.7 |
| Cold Wave | 29.5 |
| Heat Wave | 28.3 |
| Lightning | 27.6 |
| Winter Weather | 22.6 |
| Tornado | 22.4 |
| Drought | 17.9 |
| Coastal Flood | 13.8 |
| Wildfire | 12.5 |
| Landslide | 10.2 |
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
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Snowstorm
9 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Nov 14, 2017 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Jul 12, 2017 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Dec 22, 2014 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, SNOWSTORM, AND FLOODING |
| Oct 28, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Oct 24, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Oct 15, 2006 | Snowstorm | LAKE EFFECT SNOWSTORM |
| Sep 30, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Oct 1, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 3, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 23, 2003 | Other | POWER OUTAGE |
| May 12, 2003 | Severe Ice Storm | ICE STORM |
| Sep 11, 2001 | Fire | FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS |
| Oct 11, 2000 | Other | WEST NILE VIRUS |
| Jul 21, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 10, 1999 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jan 15, 1999 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Sep 11, 1998 | Severe Storm | NY - SEVERE WX, SEPT 7, 1998 |
| Mar 17, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE BLIZZARD |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
39
Total Claims Paid
$153,337
Avg Claim Payout
$3,932
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,711,167
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
114
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4480 | Biological | 12 | $2,472,996 |
| DR-1665 | Severe Storm(s) | 36 | $564,214 |
| DR-1564 | Severe Storm(s) | 39 | $329,353 |
| DR-4348 | Flood | 5 | $178,741 |
| DR-4322 | Snow | 13 | $129,004 |
| DR-1335 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $36,861 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$39,286
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.34
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 301.1: Shoreline Stabilization (Riprap, etc.) | 2 | $39,286 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Albion has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, hurricane, hail. The area has had 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is snowstorm (9 declarations). 39 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,711,167 in public assistance recovery funding. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.