Natural Disasters in Sloatsburg, NY
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
88.4
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
86.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
68.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
69.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 97.0 |
| Winter Weather | 94.8 |
| Lightning | 91.7 |
| Heat Wave | 90.4 |
| Earthquake | 88.7 |
| Cold Wave | 86.6 |
| Hurricane | 85.6 |
| Ice Storm | 78.0 |
| Tornado | 77.5 |
| Coastal Flood | 64.6 |
| Landslide | 61.5 |
| Avalanche | 35.8 |
| Drought | 21.7 |
| Hail | 15.0 |
| Wildfire | 14.6 |
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
30
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Jul 2023
Most Common Type
Hurricane
11 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 5, 2021 | Hurricane | REMNANTS OF HURRICANE IDA |
| Sep 2, 2021 | Hurricane | REMNANTS OF HURRICANE IDA |
| Aug 22, 2021 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HENRI |
| Oct 2, 2020 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM ISAIAS |
| Mar 20, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Oct 30, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Oct 28, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Aug 31, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| Aug 26, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| Feb 18, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Apr 16, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 24, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND INLAND AND COASTAL FLOODING |
| Sep 30, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Aug 3, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 23, 2003 | Other | POWER OUTAGE |
| Mar 27, 2003 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Sep 11, 2001 | Fire | FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS |
| Oct 11, 2000 | Other | WEST NILE VIRUS |
Showing 20 of 30 declarations
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
3,475
Total Claims Paid
$45,359,116
Avg Claim Payout
$13,053
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$76,543,153
Disasters with PA
11
Total Projects
1,377
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4085 | Hurricane | 183 | $23,713,688 |
| DR-4480 | Biological | 98 | $18,256,378 |
| DR-4020 | Hurricane | 323 | $9,673,298 |
| DR-1296 | Hurricane | 331 | $7,648,095 |
| DR-4615 | Tropical Storm | 70 | $6,429,130 |
| DR-1692 | Severe Storm(s) | 175 | $4,266,448 |
| DR-4567 | Tropical Storm | 55 | $2,225,459 |
| DR-4723 | Severe Storm(s) | 24 | $1,737,822 |
| DR-1957 | Severe Storm(s) | 45 | $1,401,723 |
| DR-1899 | Severe Storm(s) | 71 | $887,463 |
| DR-1391 | Fire | 2 | $303,649 |
Sloatsburg has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, winter weather, lightning. The area has had 30 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (11 declarations). 3,475 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $76,543,153 in public assistance recovery funding.