Natural Disasters in Malone, NY
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
48.9
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
49.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
51.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
62.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 80.3 |
| Earthquake | 79.2 |
| Landslide | 75.7 |
| Lightning | 66.5 |
| Hurricane | 57.7 |
| Winter Weather | 56.7 |
| Avalanche | 52.8 |
| Cold Wave | 43.2 |
| Heat Wave | 26.9 |
| Strong Wind | 24.2 |
| Tornado | 18.9 |
| Wildfire | 17.5 |
| Hail | 4.0 |
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
Tropical Storm
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | REMNANTS OF TROPICAL STORM DEBBY |
| 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
40
Total Claims Paid
$178,511
Avg Claim Payout
$4,463
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$13,626,364
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
234
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1993 | Flood | 107 | $5,165,461 |
| DR-4825 | Tropical Storm | 54 | $4,898,258 |
| DR-4723 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $1,578,884 |
| DR-4129 | Flood | 15 | $754,307 |
| DR-4480 | Biological | 7 | $579,290 |
| DR-4020 | Hurricane | 16 | $403,935 |
| DR-4322 | Snow | 26 | $246,229 |
Malone has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, earthquake, landslide. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (4 declarations). 40 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $13,626,364 in public assistance recovery funding.