Natural Disasters in Cecil, OH
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
21.2
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
27.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
27.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
71.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 55.8 |
| Tornado | 51.2 |
| Earthquake | 50.3 |
| Ice Storm | 47.3 |
| Strong Wind | 46.8 |
| Landslide | 35.6 |
| Hurricane | 32.3 |
| Winter Weather | 24.2 |
| Cold Wave | 21.1 |
| Lightning | 17.8 |
| Heat Wave | 17.1 |
| Wildfire | 4.4 |
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 |
| Aug 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| 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 |
| Nov 18, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Jun 24, 1996 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Mar 26, 1982 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 26, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Feb 2, 1977 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
| Apr 4, 1974 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
34
Total Claims Paid
$238,611
Avg Claim Payout
$7,018
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$551,340
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
31
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1580 | Severe Storm(s) | 15 | $504,844 |
| DR-4077 | Severe Storm(s) | 16 | $46,496 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$75,286
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $27,638 |
| 103.1: Feasibility, Engineering and Design Studies | 1 | $29,854 |
| 90.4: Mitigation Plan - Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $17,794 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Cecil has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, tornado, earthquake. The area has had 13 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 34 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $551,340 in public assistance recovery funding. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.