Natural Disasters in Jerusalem, OH
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
27.3
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
19.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
79.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
29.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 90.6 |
| Lightning | 79.8 |
| Hurricane | 54.8 |
| Drought | 52.7 |
| Ice Storm | 44.4 |
| Hail | 38.8 |
| Earthquake | 33.0 |
| Heat Wave | 29.7 |
| Tornado | 23.9 |
| Wildfire | 18.3 |
| Cold Wave | 17.1 |
| Strong Wind | 15.2 |
| Winter Weather | 4.9 |
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
22
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
10 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 |
| Feb 15, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 26, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, MUDSLIDES, AND LANDSLIDES |
| Aug 1, 2003 | Tornado | TORNADOES, FLOODING, SEVERE STORMS, AND HIGH WINDS |
| Mar 14, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND RECORD/NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| Jun 30, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Mar 4, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 24, 1996 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Jan 27, 1996 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 6, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Aug 23, 1980 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 26, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
108
Total Claims Paid
$1,224,960
Avg Claim Payout
$11,342
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$29,448,327
Disasters with PA
9
Total Projects
760
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4424 | Flood | 105 | $15,600,407 |
| DR-4360 | Flood | 87 | $6,590,420 |
| DR-1556 | Severe Storm(s) | 155 | $1,793,570 |
| DR-1580 | Severe Storm(s) | 105 | $1,759,107 |
| DR-4002 | Severe Storm(s) | 104 | $1,201,305 |
| DR-1453 | Severe Storm(s) | 68 | $1,158,785 |
| DR-1507 | Severe Storm(s) | 74 | $947,136 |
| DR-1484 | Tornado | 40 | $321,165 |
| DR-4077 | Severe Storm(s) | 22 | $76,433 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$745,656
Properties Protected
17
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.49
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 3 | $745,656 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Jerusalem has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, lightning, hurricane. The area has had 22 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (10 declarations). 108 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $29,448,327 in public assistance recovery funding. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.