Natural Disasters in Akron, OH
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
91.2
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
90.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
38.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
81.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 99.2 |
| Strong Wind | 97.0 |
| Winter Weather | 95.5 |
| Lightning | 95.4 |
| Ice Storm | 95.0 |
| Tornado | 91.1 |
| Heat Wave | 90.3 |
| Earthquake | 78.3 |
| Cold Wave | 75.3 |
| Hurricane | 61.2 |
| Wildfire | 53.2 |
| Landslide | 51.7 |
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
14
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS |
| Oct 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WIND STORM ASSOCIATED WITH TROPICAL DEPRESSION IKE |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 3, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 23, 2003 | Other | POWER OUTAGE |
| Aug 1, 2003 | Tornado | TORNADOES, FLOODING, SEVERE STORMS, AND HIGH WINDS |
| Nov 18, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Aug 4, 1992 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jan 26, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Apr 4, 1974 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
| Jul 15, 1969 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
814
Total Claims Paid
$12,983,947
Avg Claim Payout
$15,951
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$17,883,462
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
312
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4507 | Biological | 10 | $12,876,787 |
| DR-1484 | Tornado | 152 | $2,481,932 |
| DR-1805 | Severe Storm(s) | 61 | $1,304,520 |
| DR-1519 | Severe Storm(s) | 81 | $1,168,394 |
| DR-3187 | Other | 8 | $51,829 |
Akron has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, strong wind, winter weather. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 814 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $17,883,462 in public assistance recovery funding.