Natural Disasters in Fairfield, OH
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
96.3
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
96.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
43.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
86.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Tornado | 99.4 |
| Heat Wave | 98.9 |
| Cold Wave | 97.4 |
| Strong Wind | 97.2 |
| Lightning | 96.7 |
| Landslide | 95.4 |
| Hail | 93.4 |
| Winter Weather | 93.3 |
| Earthquake | 92.7 |
| Ice Storm | 86.5 |
| Wildfire | 47.3 |
| Hurricane | 38.2 |
| Drought | 32.0 |
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
14
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 |
| 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 |
| Aug 27, 2001 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 24, 1996 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Jun 6, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jun 10, 1989 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 26, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Apr 4, 1974 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
| Jun 5, 1968 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
878
Total IA Distributed
$4,913,870
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4447 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4507 | 877 | $4,913,870 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
461
Total Claims Paid
$4,240,330
Avg Claim Payout
$9,198
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$9,976,147
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
185
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4507 | Biological | 11 | $5,247,753 |
| DR-1805 | Severe Storm(s) | 91 | $3,289,277 |
| DR-1390 | Severe Storm(s) | 53 | $837,885 |
| DR-3198 | Snow | 30 | $601,232 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
28
Federal Funding
$18,568,457
Properties Protected
317
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.53
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 22 | $16,105,728 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 4 | $82,121 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts; 500.3: Flood Control - Dam | 1 | $2,358,108 |
| 95.1: FMA or CRS Plan | 1 | $22,500 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Fairfield has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, heat wave, cold wave. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 461 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $9,976,147 in public assistance recovery funding. $4,913,870 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 28 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.