Natural Disasters in Au Sable Forks, NY
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
68.8
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
70.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
39.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
77.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 83.9 |
| Earthquake | 83.5 |
| Winter Weather | 82.2 |
| Lightning | 71.0 |
| Landslide | 64.9 |
| Hurricane | 61.2 |
| Strong Wind | 54.2 |
| Avalanche | 48.8 |
| Heat Wave | 47.2 |
| Cold Wave | 42.5 |
| Tornado | 26.3 |
| Wildfire | 24.2 |
| Hail | 14.9 |
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
19
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Jul 2023
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 20, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jul 12, 2017 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Jul 12, 2013 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Oct 28, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Aug 31, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| Jun 10, 2011 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, TORNADOES, AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Sep 30, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Aug 3, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 23, 2003 | Other | POWER OUTAGE |
| May 16, 2002 | Earthquake | EARTHQUAKE |
| Sep 11, 2001 | Fire | FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS |
| Oct 11, 2000 | Other | WEST NILE VIRUS |
| Jul 7, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 6, 1998 | Snowstorm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Dec 9, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS HIGH WINDS, RAIN AND FLOODING |
| Jan 24, 1996 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 17, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE BLIZZARD |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
296
Total Claims Paid
$5,186,803
Avg Claim Payout
$17,523
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$22,771,231
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
306
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4480 | Biological | 23 | $11,703,335 |
| DR-4020 | Hurricane | 118 | $4,032,079 |
| DR-4723 | Severe Storm(s) | 28 | $2,965,298 |
| DR-1993 | Flood | 103 | $2,718,558 |
| DR-4129 | Flood | 10 | $927,822 |
| DR-4322 | Snow | 22 | $417,887 |
| DR-1391 | Fire | 2 | $6,251 |
Au Sable Forks has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, earthquake, winter weather. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (4 declarations). 296 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $22,771,231 in public assistance recovery funding.