Natural Disasters in Highland, OH
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
43.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
45.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
44.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
47.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 78.8 |
| Landslide | 76.4 |
| Ice Storm | 72.4 |
| Heat Wave | 64.2 |
| Earthquake | 62.0 |
| Wildfire | 60.3 |
| Lightning | 58.6 |
| Tornado | 56.2 |
| Winter Weather | 49.9 |
| Strong Wind | 46.2 |
| Hurricane | 45.9 |
| Hail | 40.8 |
| Cold Wave | 33.8 |
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
12
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 |
| Sep 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 4, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 26, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Feb 2, 1977 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
| Apr 14, 1965 | Tornado | TORNADOES & SEVERE STORMS |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
2
Total Claims Paid
$11,992
Avg Claim Payout
$5,996
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$633,820
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
76
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1580 | Severe Storm(s) | 45 | $430,290 |
| DR-1805 | Severe Storm(s) | 24 | $135,789 |
| DR-4507 | Biological | 1 | $41,172 |
| DR-4077 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $26,569 |
Highland has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, landslide, ice storm. The area has had 12 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 2 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $633,820 in public assistance recovery funding.