Natural Disasters in Byersville, NY
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
56.4
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
57.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
43.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
83.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 66.4 |
| Ice Storm | 64.7 |
| Hurricane | 57.3 |
| Hail | 53.1 |
| Landslide | 50.2 |
| Lightning | 49.9 |
| Strong Wind | 48.6 |
| Cold Wave | 42.4 |
| Earthquake | 41.3 |
| Tornado | 39.8 |
| Heat Wave | 38.1 |
| Winter Weather | 34.1 |
| Avalanche | 31.4 |
| Wildfire | 17.7 |
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
20
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jul 8, 2014 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Oct 28, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| 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 29, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| 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 |
| Jul 7, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 24, 1996 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 17, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE BLIZZARD |
| Mar 21, 1991 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Mar 19, 1976 | Severe Ice Storm | ICE STORM,SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
97
Total Claims Paid
$622,787
Avg Claim Payout
$6,420
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$6,315,194
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
179
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1335 | Severe Storm(s) | 40 | $2,030,608 |
| DR-4180 | Severe Storm(s) | 57 | $2,026,866 |
| DR-4480 | Biological | 16 | $1,372,078 |
| DR-1993 | Flood | 64 | $873,264 |
| DR-1391 | Fire | 2 | $12,378 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
10
Federal Funding
$618,895
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.30
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 4 | $272,757 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $90,410 |
| 301.1: Shoreline Stabilization (Riprap, etc.) | 1 | $16,825 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $67,500 |
| 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 1 | $32,760 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Byersville has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, ice storm, hurricane. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 97 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $6,315,194 in public assistance recovery funding. 10 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.