Natural Disasters in Kingston, OH
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
62.9
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
62.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
49.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
65.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 93.4 |
| Lightning | 93.0 |
| Heat Wave | 78.0 |
| Ice Storm | 77.3 |
| Drought | 68.9 |
| Hail | 59.7 |
| Winter Weather | 59.5 |
| Strong Wind | 57.9 |
| Tornado | 56.3 |
| Earthquake | 53.8 |
| Wildfire | 48.5 |
| Hurricane | 35.5 |
| Cold Wave | 26.0 |
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
9 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 |
| 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 |
| Mar 14, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND RECORD/NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| Mar 4, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 4, 1992 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jun 6, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jan 26, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Feb 2, 1977 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
| Jun 5, 1968 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
125
Total Claims Paid
$1,160,922
Avg Claim Payout
$9,287
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$7,584,980
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
135
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4424 | Flood | 23 | $4,477,032 |
| DR-4507 | Biological | 3 | $2,345,531 |
| DR-1580 | Severe Storm(s) | 40 | $328,772 |
| DR-4002 | Severe Storm(s) | 30 | $236,285 |
| DR-1453 | Severe Storm(s) | 22 | $121,470 |
| DR-1507 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $68,426 |
| DR-1484 | Tornado | 4 | $7,463 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$630,163
Properties Protected
15
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.17
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $630,163 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Kingston has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, lightning, heat wave. The area has had 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (9 declarations). 125 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $7,584,980 in public assistance recovery funding. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.