Natural Disasters in Helena, OH
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
56.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
60.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
34.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
87.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 80.8 |
| Ice Storm | 80.6 |
| Winter Weather | 78.5 |
| Strong Wind | 73.3 |
| Tornado | 71.4 |
| Earthquake | 62.2 |
| Lightning | 54.4 |
| Cold Wave | 49.0 |
| Hurricane | 44.9 |
| Heat Wave | 37.8 |
| Landslide | 32.8 |
| Coastal Flood | 32.0 |
| Wildfire | 6.4 |
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
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 |
| Jul 2, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jan 11, 2005 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Sep 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Nov 18, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Jun 30, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Jan 26, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| May 31, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 27, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 15, 1969 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
139
Total Claims Paid
$763,828
Avg Claim Payout
$5,495
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$555,810
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
32
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4507 | Biological | 3 | $431,649 |
| DR-3198 | Snow | 28 | $121,779 |
| DR-1580 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $2,382 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$162,149
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.50
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $16,013 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $146,136 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Helena has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, ice storm, winter weather. The area has had 13 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 139 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $555,810 in public assistance recovery funding. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.