Natural Disasters in Copenhagen, NY
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
24.7
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
31.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
28.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
83.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 73.6 |
| Winter Weather | 69.0 |
| Landslide | 53.4 |
| Hurricane | 47.4 |
| Earthquake | 46.9 |
| Strong Wind | 32.6 |
| Cold Wave | 26.0 |
| Lightning | 23.6 |
| Tornado | 17.2 |
| Heat Wave | 15.4 |
| Wildfire | 13.5 |
| Hail | 7.1 |
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
28
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Oct 2024
Most Common Type
Snowstorm
9 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM AND FLOODING |
| Aug 29, 2024 | Flood | SEVERE STORM, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Nov 20, 2022 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Oct 8, 2021 | Hurricane | REMNANTS OF TROPICAL STORM FRED |
| Mar 20, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Dec 19, 2019 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Dec 22, 2014 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, SNOWSTORM, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Feb 23, 2007 | Snowstorm | RECORD SNOW AND NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| Sep 30, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Aug 3, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 3, 2004 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| 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 |
| Jan 15, 1999 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
38
Total Claims Paid
$455,559
Avg Claim Payout
$11,988
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$7,349,794
Disasters with PA
11
Total Projects
136
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4814 | Flood | 24 | $3,555,824 |
| DR-4625 | Tropical Storm | 13 | $1,144,240 |
| DR-1993 | Flood | 33 | $600,717 |
| DR-4839 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $558,815 |
| DR-1335 | Severe Storm(s) | 15 | $477,739 |
| DR-4480 | Biological | 5 | $412,093 |
| DR-4472 | Severe Storm(s) | 24 | $292,369 |
| DR-4204 | Snow | 12 | $112,206 |
| DR-4031 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $111,810 |
| DR-4180 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $81,898 |
| DR-1391 | Fire | 1 | $2,084 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
5
Federal Funding
$439,390
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.04
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 3 | $194,692 |
| 301.1: Shoreline Stabilization (Riprap, etc.); 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions | 1 | $26,563 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 1 | $218,135 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Copenhagen has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, winter weather, landslide. The area has had 28 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is snowstorm (9 declarations). 38 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $7,349,794 in public assistance recovery funding. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.