Natural Disasters in Ashville, OH
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
50.9
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
57.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
26.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
74.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 83.4 |
| Ice Storm | 76.9 |
| Lightning | 65.4 |
| Winter Weather | 62.4 |
| Hail | 61.2 |
| Heat Wave | 58.5 |
| Earthquake | 54.0 |
| Tornado | 52.9 |
| Landslide | 48.6 |
| Strong Wind | 46.3 |
| Hurricane | 26.7 |
| Cold Wave | 25.5 |
| Wildfire | 18.6 |
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
15
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 18, 2019 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDE |
| Aug 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| 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 |
| Feb 15, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 30, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Jan 26, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Feb 2, 1977 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
| Apr 4, 1974 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
| Jun 5, 1968 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
| Apr 14, 1965 | Tornado | TORNADOES & SEVERE STORMS |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
215
Total IA Distributed
$619,950
Repair/Replace
$20,800
Rental Assistance
$8,846
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1484 | 1 | N/A | $1,242 |
| DR-4507 | 90 | $549,688 | — |
| DR-1580 | 101 | $55,611 | $847 |
| DR-4447 | 23 | $14,651 | $1,228 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
71
Total Claims Paid
$709,501
Avg Claim Payout
$9,993
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$555,408
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
56
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1580 | Severe Storm(s) | 32 | $338,906 |
| DR-4507 | Biological | 1 | $91,139 |
| DR-1805 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $87,422 |
| DR-4077 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $35,349 |
| DR-1453 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $1,495 |
| DR-3286 | Snow | 1 | $1,096 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$131,121
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.69
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $112,371 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $18,750 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Ashville has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, ice storm, lightning. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 71 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $555,408 in public assistance recovery funding. $619,950 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.