Natural Disasters in Kirtland Hills, OH
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
77.4
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
80.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
27.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
99.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 95.0 |
| Strong Wind | 85.1 |
| Ice Storm | 80.2 |
| Hail | 77.7 |
| Tornado | 75.2 |
| Heat Wave | 67.1 |
| Lightning | 62.2 |
| Cold Wave | 61.6 |
| Earthquake | 60.9 |
| Hurricane | 49.5 |
| Coastal Flood | 38.6 |
| Wildfire | 28.9 |
| Landslide | 19.8 |
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
15
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
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 |
| Apr 24, 2008 | Snowstorm | RECORD SNOW AND NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| Aug 1, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 23, 2003 | Other | POWER OUTAGE |
| Jun 10, 1989 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 26, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Sep 11, 1975 | Flood | WINDS, TORNADOES, HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
| Apr 27, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Nov 24, 1972 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 19, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
| Jul 15, 1969 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
878
Total Claims Paid
$12,635,989
Avg Claim Payout
$14,392
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$15,358,725
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
271
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4507 | Biological | 23 | $9,619,571 |
| DR-1656 | Severe Storm(s) | 201 | $5,049,287 |
| DR-3286 | Snow | 29 | $581,535 |
| DR-3187 | Other | 17 | $104,849 |
| DR-1580 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $3,484 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$4,519,706
Properties Protected
80
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.84
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 3 | $4,519,706 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Kirtland Hills has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, strong wind, ice storm. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (5 declarations). 878 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $15,358,725 in public assistance recovery funding. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.