Natural Disasters in Upper Red Hook, NY
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
88.3
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
89.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
21.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
75.2
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
27
Public Assistance
$31.5M
Individual Assistance
$5.9M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
7 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jul 2023 | $7.9M | — |
| Remnants of Hurricane Ida → | Hurricane | Sep 2021 | $5.0M | — |
| Remnants of Hurricane Ida → | Hurricane | Sep 2021 | — | — |
| Hurricane Henri → | Hurricane | Aug 2021 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $7.9M | $907K |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Jul 2017 | $1.7M | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | — | — |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Aug 2011 | $4.2M | $2.1M |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Severe Storm | Feb 2011 | $1.1M | — |
| Severe Winter Storm → | Severe Storm | Dec 2008 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Inland and Coastal Flo… → | Severe Storm | Apr 2007 | $3.1M | $148K |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm(s) | Apr 2005 | $796 | $2.3M |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Aug 2004 | — | — |
| Power Outage → | Other | Aug 2003 | — | — |
| Snow → | Snowstorm | Mar 2003 | — | — |
| Fires and Explosions → | Fire | Sep 2001 | $40K | — |
| West Nile Virus → | Other | Oct 2000 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jul 2000 | $641K | — |
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PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
762
Total Claims Paid
$13,950,418
Avg Claim Payout
$18,308
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
17
Federal Funding
$6,777,061
Properties Protected
5
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.79
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 4 | $398,867 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $797,613 |
| 402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges) | 2 | $111,150 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular; 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 2 | $4,813,250 |
| 301.1: Shoreline Stabilization (Riprap, etc.) | 1 | $74,868 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Upper Red Hook has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, hurricane, strong wind. The area has had 27 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (7 declarations). 762 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $31,482,105 in public assistance recovery funding. $5,860,929 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 17 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.