Natural Disasters in Hamilton, OH
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
91.5
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
92.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
22.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
74.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Tornado | 98.0 |
| Cold Wave | 96.2 |
| Lightning | 94.3 |
| Strong Wind | 94.3 |
| Ice Storm | 92.0 |
| Winter Weather | 90.3 |
| Earthquake | 85.3 |
| Heat Wave | 81.7 |
| Hail | 80.8 |
| Landslide | 76.2 |
| Drought | 46.0 |
| Wildfire | 41.2 |
| Hurricane | 27.7 |
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
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 |
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 |
Hamilton has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, cold wave, lightning. 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.