Natural Disasters in Avon Lake, OH
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
86.3
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
87.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
30.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
95.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 92.7 |
| Ice Storm | 92.5 |
| Hail | 91.3 |
| Tornado | 90.9 |
| Winter Weather | 90.5 |
| Cold Wave | 85.1 |
| Lightning | 77.2 |
| Earthquake | 74.6 |
| Heat Wave | 64.1 |
| Hurricane | 50.6 |
| Wildfire | 45.9 |
| Landslide | 41.6 |
| Coastal Flood | 31.8 |
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
19
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS |
| 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 3, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 23, 2003 | Other | POWER OUTAGE |
| Nov 18, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Aug 25, 1995 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 4, 1992 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jun 10, 1989 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 26, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Feb 2, 1977 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
| Apr 27, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Nov 24, 1972 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 19, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
| Jul 15, 1969 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 14, 1965 | Tornado | TORNADOES & SEVERE STORMS |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
534
Total Claims Paid
$7,090,511
Avg Claim Payout
$13,278
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,916,059
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
26
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1580 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $2,402,876 |
| DR-4507 | Biological | 2 | $428,511 |
| DR-3187 | Other | 10 | $79,843 |
| DR-3198 | Snow | 1 | $4,830 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
6
Federal Funding
$408,377
Properties Protected
3
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.40
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 3 | $359,928 |
| 200.7: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Erosion | 1 | $0 |
| 95.1: FMA or CRS Plan | 1 | $27,000 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $21,449 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Avon Lake has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, ice storm, hail. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 534 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,916,059 in public assistance recovery funding. 6 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.