Natural Disasters in Stillwater, NY
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
73.0
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
84.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
93.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 78.8 |
| Lightning | 78.5 |
| Hurricane | 77.7 |
| Earthquake | 73.3 |
| Tornado | 69.9 |
| Strong Wind | 63.0 |
| Landslide | 59.6 |
| Heat Wave | 59.5 |
| Cold Wave | 54.4 |
| Hail | 47.6 |
| Winter Weather | 46.7 |
| Wildfire | 37.4 |
| Avalanche | 31.3 |
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
20
Most Recent
Hurricane
Aug 2021
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2021 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HENRI |
| 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 |
| Jul 12, 2017 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Oct 28, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Aug 31, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| Mar 4, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Dec 18, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 30, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Aug 3, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 23, 2003 | Other | POWER OUTAGE |
| Feb 25, 2003 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
| Sep 11, 2001 | Fire | FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS |
| Oct 11, 2000 | Other | WEST NILE VIRUS |
| Jun 16, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Jan 6, 1998 | Snowstorm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 24, 1996 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 17, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE BLIZZARD |
| Nov 10, 1987 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
580
Total Claims Paid
$8,129,779
Avg Claim Payout
$14,017
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$22,643,176
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
387
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4480 | Biological | 51 | $13,697,331 |
| DR-3299 | Severe Storm(s) | 48 | $2,448,214 |
| DR-4472 | Severe Storm(s) | 37 | $2,413,091 |
| DR-1827 | Severe Storm(s) | 75 | $1,638,135 |
| DR-4020 | Hurricane | 150 | $1,603,905 |
| DR-4322 | Snow | 25 | $811,855 |
| DR-1391 | Fire | 1 | $30,645 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
14
Federal Funding
$1,367,735
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.74
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 3 | $544,289 |
| 90.4: Mitigation Plan - Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $11,000 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts; 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions | 1 | $0 |
| 401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures | 1 | $57,165 |
| 402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges); 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts; 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Stillwater has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, lightning, hurricane. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 580 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $22,643,176 in public assistance recovery funding. 14 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.