Natural Disasters in Caledonia, OH
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
61.1
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
59.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
56.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
77.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 85.3 |
| Strong Wind | 84.3 |
| Hail | 81.3 |
| Winter Weather | 76.4 |
| Ice Storm | 75.0 |
| Earthquake | 69.1 |
| Tornado | 62.9 |
| Lightning | 57.4 |
| Hurricane | 44.8 |
| Heat Wave | 40.2 |
| Landslide | 31.2 |
| Wildfire | 3.7 |
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
12
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 |
| Apr 24, 2008 | Snowstorm | RECORD SNOW AND NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| 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 |
| Aug 25, 1995 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 17, 1987 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 26, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Feb 2, 1977 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
241
Total IA Distributed
$1,353,057
Repair/Replace
$2,415
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4507 | 237 | $1,347,689 | — |
| DR-1720 | 1 | $2,835 | $2,835 |
| DR-1580 | 3 | $2,533 | $954 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
240
Total Claims Paid
$3,212,969
Avg Claim Payout
$13,387
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$214,979
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
34
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-3286 | Snow | 13 | $106,839 |
| DR-3198 | Snow | 13 | $69,424 |
| DR-1580 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $38,715 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
6
Federal Funding
$352,256
Properties Protected
3
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.94
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $38,396 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $195,060 |
| 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 1 | $118,800 |
| 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 1 | $0 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Caledonia has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, strong wind, hail. The area has had 12 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (4 declarations). 240 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $214,979 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,353,057 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 6 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.