Natural Disasters in Norwood, NY
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
77.9
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
74.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
64.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
70.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 88.6 |
| Ice Storm | 87.3 |
| Winter Weather | 87.2 |
| Earthquake | 86.5 |
| Lightning | 77.6 |
| Landslide | 77.1 |
| Hurricane | 59.2 |
| Heat Wave | 37.4 |
| Strong Wind | 35.2 |
| Wildfire | 33.1 |
| Tornado | 24.2 |
| Avalanche | 17.8 |
| Hail | 3.6 |
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
19
Most Recent
Tropical Storm
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Snowstorm
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | REMNANTS OF TROPICAL STORM DEBBY |
| Aug 29, 2024 | Flood | SEVERE STORM, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Dec 22, 2014 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, SNOWSTORM, AND FLOODING |
| Oct 28, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| 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 |
| Jan 15, 1999 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jan 6, 1998 | Snowstorm | 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 |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
95
Total Claims Paid
$1,676,090
Avg Claim Payout
$17,643
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$16,623,892
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
139
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4480 | Biological | 42 | $7,468,615 |
| DR-4825 | Tropical Storm | 60 | $6,959,602 |
| DR-4814 | Flood | 5 | $955,311 |
| DR-4694 | Winter Storm | 7 | $542,072 |
| DR-4348 | Flood | 10 | $507,782 |
| DR-4204 | Snow | 13 | $183,901 |
| DR-1391 | Fire | 2 | $6,610 |
Norwood has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, ice storm, winter weather. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is snowstorm (6 declarations). 95 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $16,623,892 in public assistance recovery funding.