Natural Disasters in Hamden, OH
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
11.8
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
7.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
74.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
10.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 87.1 |
| Ice Storm | 51.8 |
| Heat Wave | 41.9 |
| Drought | 40.4 |
| Lightning | 34.3 |
| Hurricane | 33.4 |
| Earthquake | 28.1 |
| Hail | 21.9 |
| Tornado | 21.3 |
| Winter Weather | 16.0 |
| Strong Wind | 12.5 |
| Cold Wave | 10.2 |
| Wildfire | 4.0 |
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
16
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Apr 8, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES |
| Apr 17, 2018 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Aug 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Jun 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS |
| Jul 13, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 1, 2003 | Tornado | TORNADOES, FLOODING, SEVERE STORMS, AND HIGH WINDS |
| Mar 14, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND RECORD/NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| Mar 4, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 24, 1996 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Jun 6, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jan 26, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Jun 5, 1968 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
77
Total IA Distributed
$188,930
Repair/Replace
$36,306
Rental Assistance
$6,619
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1580 | 6 | N/A | — |
| DR-4507 | 20 | $125,554 | — |
| DR-1556 | 14 | $38,316 | $4,824 |
| DR-1453 | 37 | $25,060 | $1,503 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
15
Total Claims Paid
$162,547
Avg Claim Payout
$10,836
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,726,640
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
104
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4360 | Flood | 18 | $1,665,982 |
| DR-4424 | Flood | 8 | $1,459,782 |
| DR-1453 | Severe Storm(s) | 43 | $343,122 |
| DR-1484 | Tornado | 14 | $118,166 |
| DR-4002 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $70,862 |
| DR-1556 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $35,523 |
| DR-4077 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $33,203 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$43,827
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $18,375 |
| 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 1 | $25,452 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Hamden has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, ice storm, heat wave. The area has had 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 15 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,726,640 in public assistance recovery funding. $188,930 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.