Natural Disasters in Auburn, NY
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
61.5
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
66.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
31.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
84.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 86.7 |
| Winter Weather | 72.2 |
| Hurricane | 64.7 |
| Strong Wind | 62.0 |
| Hail | 59.2 |
| Drought | 56.7 |
| Earthquake | 47.7 |
| Lightning | 47.6 |
| Landslide | 45.9 |
| Heat Wave | 42.4 |
| Tornado | 39.2 |
| Wildfire | 32.4 |
| Avalanche | 29.7 |
| Cold Wave | 22.0 |
| Coastal Flood | 21.4 |
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
Hurricane
Oct 2021
Most Common Type
Flood
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2021 | Hurricane | REMNANTS OF TROPICAL STORM FRED |
| Mar 20, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Nov 14, 2017 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Oct 28, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Sep 30, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Apr 19, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 3, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 3, 2004 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| 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 |
| Sep 11, 1998 | Severe Storm | NY - SEVERE WX, SEPT 7, 1998 |
| Jan 24, 1996 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 17, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE BLIZZARD |
| Oct 2, 1975 | Flood | STORMS, RAINS, LANDSLIDES & FLOODING |
| Mar 21, 1973 | Flood | HIGH WINDS, WAVE ACTION & FLOODING |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
262
Total Claims Paid
$1,541,580
Avg Claim Payout
$5,884
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$28,772,775
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
150
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4480 | Biological | 34 | $26,581,383 |
| DR-4625 | Tropical Storm | 25 | $1,225,715 |
| DR-1589 | Severe Storm(s) | 84 | $862,915 |
| DR-4348 | Flood | 6 | $95,465 |
| DR-1391 | Fire | 1 | $7,298 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
7
Federal Funding
$439,703
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.43
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins | 1 | $2,025 |
| 301.1: Shoreline Stabilization (Riprap, etc.) | 1 | $26,175 |
| 405.1: Other Minor Flood Control | 1 | $15,188 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $84,375 |
| 500.2: Flood Control - Berm, Levee, or Dike | 1 | $41,195 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Auburn has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, winter weather, hurricane. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (5 declarations). 262 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $28,772,775 in public assistance recovery funding. 7 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.