Natural Disasters in Niagara University, NY
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
83.4
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
84.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
35.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
91.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 87.4 |
| Lightning | 76.9 |
| Strong Wind | 73.5 |
| Cold Wave | 69.7 |
| Earthquake | 65.9 |
| Heat Wave | 58.6 |
| Hurricane | 57.2 |
| Winter Weather | 56.1 |
| Tornado | 52.4 |
| Hail | 42.3 |
| Wildfire | 33.8 |
| Coastal Flood | 31.2 |
| Drought | 17.7 |
| Landslide | 11.5 |
| Avalanche | 6.3 |
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
27
Most Recent
Snowstorm
Mar 2023
Most Common Type
Snowstorm
9 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2023 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Nov 20, 2022 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Mar 20, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Nov 14, 2017 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Jul 12, 2013 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Oct 28, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Jun 10, 2011 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, TORNADOES, AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Oct 24, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Oct 15, 2006 | Snowstorm | LAKE EFFECT SNOWSTORM |
| Sep 30, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Apr 19, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Oct 1, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 3, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 23, 2003 | Other | POWER OUTAGE |
| Dec 31, 2001 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| 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
179
Total Claims Paid
$764,445
Avg Claim Payout
$4,271
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$13,741,970
Disasters with PA
10
Total Projects
310
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4348 | Flood | 16 | $4,481,457 |
| DR-1665 | Severe Storm(s) | 75 | $3,250,097 |
| DR-4480 | Biological | 45 | $3,153,074 |
| DR-4694 | Winter Storm | 40 | $1,138,197 |
| DR-1335 | Severe Storm(s) | 25 | $543,989 |
| DR-1993 | Flood | 64 | $513,377 |
| DR-4129 | Flood | 12 | $372,352 |
| DR-1564 | Severe Storm(s) | 29 | $231,620 |
| DR-1391 | Fire | 2 | $47,919 |
| DR-1589 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $9,889 |
Niagara University has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, lightning, strong wind. The area has had 27 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is snowstorm (9 declarations). 179 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $13,741,970 in public assistance recovery funding.