Natural Disasters in Cayuga Heights, NY
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
73.9
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
76.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
30.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
83.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 64.5 |
| Drought | 62.7 |
| Lightning | 62.4 |
| Ice Storm | 62.4 |
| Tornado | 59.0 |
| Landslide | 58.3 |
| Heat Wave | 47.9 |
| Hail | 45.4 |
| Strong Wind | 44.4 |
| Earthquake | 42.7 |
| Avalanche | 36.4 |
| Cold Wave | 33.2 |
| Winter Weather | 26.6 |
| Wildfire | 22.2 |
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
20
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jul 12, 2017 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Oct 28, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Sep 13, 2011 | Severe Storm | REMNANTS OF TROPICAL STORM LEE |
| Jul 1, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 30, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Aug 3, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 23, 2003 | Other | POWER OUTAGE |
| Sep 11, 2001 | Fire | FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS |
| Oct 11, 2000 | Other | WEST NILE VIRUS |
| Jul 21, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 7, 1998 | Severe Storm | 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 |
| Jul 21, 1976 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Oct 2, 1975 | Flood | STORMS, RAINS, LANDSLIDES & FLOODING |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
| Jul 22, 1970 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
289
Total Claims Paid
$1,884,790
Avg Claim Payout
$6,522
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$37,653,921
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
203
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4480 | Biological | 92 | $34,433,264 |
| DR-4031 | Severe Storm(s) | 34 | $1,417,513 |
| DR-1650 | Severe Storm(s) | 38 | $1,262,869 |
| DR-4322 | Snow | 17 | $435,447 |
| DR-1335 | Severe Storm(s) | 21 | $99,139 |
| DR-1391 | Fire | 1 | $5,689 |
Cayuga Heights has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, drought, lightning. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 289 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $37,653,921 in public assistance recovery funding.