Natural Disasters in Attica, OH
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
46.9
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
53.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
28.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
87.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 78.7 |
| Ice Storm | 75.1 |
| Winter Weather | 71.9 |
| Tornado | 58.0 |
| Earthquake | 57.1 |
| Strong Wind | 54.7 |
| Lightning | 53.7 |
| Cold Wave | 51.5 |
| Hurricane | 44.1 |
| Landslide | 37.8 |
| Heat Wave | 34.4 |
| Wildfire | 2.8 |
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
13
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS |
| Aug 27, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Feb 15, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Jan 11, 2005 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Sep 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Nov 18, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Jan 26, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Feb 2, 1977 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
| Jul 15, 1969 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 14, 1965 | Tornado | TORNADOES & SEVERE STORMS |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
243
Total IA Distributed
$393,889
Repair/Replace
$151,569
Rental Assistance
$6,667
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1580 | 175 | $163,432 | $1,111 |
| DR-4507 | 20 | $116,366 | — |
| DR-1720 | 23 | $58,499 | $2,784 |
| DR-1444 | 19 | $52,414 | $20,279 |
| DR-1651 | 4 | $2,428 | $3,399 |
| DR-4777 | 2 | $750 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
121
Total Claims Paid
$1,789,578
Avg Claim Payout
$14,790
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$5,627,362
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
50
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1580 | Severe Storm(s) | 37 | $5,526,420 |
| DR-3198 | Snow | 13 | $100,941 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$45,890
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 90.4: Mitigation Plan - Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $25,890 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $20,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Attica has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, ice storm, winter weather. The area has had 13 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 121 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $5,627,362 in public assistance recovery funding. $393,889 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.