Natural Disasters in Chesterland, OH
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
60.3
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
59.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
51.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
85.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 92.9 |
| Strong Wind | 87.2 |
| Hail | 74.0 |
| Ice Storm | 71.7 |
| Tornado | 59.6 |
| Heat Wave | 55.0 |
| Lightning | 52.3 |
| Earthquake | 46.2 |
| Hurricane | 44.4 |
| Wildfire | 42.3 |
| Landslide | 34.5 |
| Cold Wave | 23.7 |
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
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 |
| Jun 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS |
| Apr 24, 2008 | Snowstorm | RECORD SNOW AND NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| Aug 1, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 3, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 23, 2003 | Other | POWER OUTAGE |
| Aug 4, 1992 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jun 10, 1989 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 26, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Jul 15, 1969 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
73
Total Claims Paid
$1,493,049
Avg Claim Payout
$20,453
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$626,286
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
39
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1656 | Severe Storm(s) | 25 | $461,140 |
| DR-3286 | Snow | 11 | $157,893 |
| DR-3187 | Other | 3 | $7,253 |
Chesterland has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, strong wind, hail. The area has had 13 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 73 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $626,286 in public assistance recovery funding.