Natural Disasters in Camden, OH
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
43.3
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
49.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
30.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
66.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 79.4 |
| Tornado | 76.7 |
| Earthquake | 63.2 |
| Ice Storm | 61.4 |
| Landslide | 52.7 |
| Cold Wave | 47.5 |
| Hail | 46.9 |
| Winter Weather | 37.0 |
| Lightning | 36.8 |
| Heat Wave | 33.8 |
| Drought | 30.1 |
| Hurricane | 28.3 |
| Wildfire | 13.6 |
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
11
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 |
| Oct 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WIND STORM ASSOCIATED WITH TROPICAL DEPRESSION IKE |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jan 11, 2005 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Sep 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 14, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND RECORD/NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| Jun 10, 1989 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 26, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Feb 2, 1977 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
32
Total IA Distributed
$200,784
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4507 | 32 | $200,784 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
48
Total Claims Paid
$371,766
Avg Claim Payout
$7,745
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$535,692
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
88
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1805 | Severe Storm(s) | 47 | $348,130 |
| DR-3198 | Snow | 27 | $130,920 |
| DR-1453 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $56,642 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$598,982
Properties Protected
2
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
3.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 2 | $553,450 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $22,432 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $23,100 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Camden has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, tornado, earthquake. The area has had 11 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (4 declarations). 48 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $535,692 in public assistance recovery funding. $200,784 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.