Natural Disasters in Christiansburg, OH
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
26.7
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
36.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
19.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
82.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 58.1 |
| Earthquake | 56.2 |
| Hail | 55.6 |
| Winter Weather | 51.2 |
| Landslide | 51.0 |
| Drought | 50.3 |
| Tornado | 46.4 |
| Lightning | 41.9 |
| Cold Wave | 38.6 |
| Strong Wind | 32.8 |
| Hurricane | 27.6 |
| Heat Wave | 26.4 |
| Wildfire | 3.4 |
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
11
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
6 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 |
| Oct 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WIND STORM ASSOCIATED WITH TROPICAL DEPRESSION IKE |
| 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 |
| Jan 26, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
38
Total Claims Paid
$252,288
Avg Claim Payout
$6,639
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$468,304
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
62
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1805 | Severe Storm(s) | 21 | $191,530 |
| DR-1580 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $123,527 |
| DR-3198 | Snow | 16 | $87,413 |
| DR-4077 | Severe Storm(s) | 11 | $65,834 |
Christiansburg has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, earthquake, hail. The area has had 11 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 38 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $468,304 in public assistance recovery funding.