Natural Disasters in Bowling Green, OH
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
65.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
81.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
95.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 83.0 |
| Tornado | 80.5 |
| Hail | 75.8 |
| Winter Weather | 72.9 |
| Earthquake | 69.8 |
| Strong Wind | 57.2 |
| Cold Wave | 51.7 |
| Heat Wave | 47.4 |
| Lightning | 46.6 |
| Hurricane | 43.9 |
| Landslide | 30.2 |
| Wildfire | 13.5 |
| Coastal Flood | 13.0 |
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
10
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
4 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 |
| Sep 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Nov 18, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Aug 4, 1992 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jan 26, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Feb 2, 1977 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
| Jul 15, 1969 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
87
Total IA Distributed
$500,886
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1651 | 2 | N/A | — |
| DR-1444 | 7 | N/A | — |
| DR-4507 | 78 | $500,886 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
202
Total Claims Paid
$1,476,931
Avg Claim Payout
$7,312
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,354,323
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
2
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4507 | Biological | 2 | $1,354,323 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$139,467
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 1 | $118,472 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $20,995 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Bowling Green has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, tornado, hail. The area has had 10 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (4 declarations). 202 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,354,323 in public assistance recovery funding. $500,886 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.