Natural Disasters in Lafayette, OH
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
73.3
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
74.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
42.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
95.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 83.2 |
| Strong Wind | 81.1 |
| Hail | 79.2 |
| Winter Weather | 78.4 |
| Ice Storm | 78.3 |
| Tornado | 74.3 |
| Lightning | 56.2 |
| Heat Wave | 51.9 |
| Hurricane | 46.8 |
| Cold Wave | 39.0 |
| Landslide | 29.6 |
| Wildfire | 9.4 |
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
10
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 |
| Aug 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Jun 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS |
| Aug 27, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| 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, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Apr 14, 1965 | Tornado | TORNADOES & SEVERE STORMS |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
259
Total Claims Paid
$4,106,934
Avg Claim Payout
$15,857
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$10,659,643
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
93
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4507 | Biological | 7 | $8,940,505 |
| DR-1580 | Severe Storm(s) | 40 | $1,286,931 |
| DR-4077 | Severe Storm(s) | 20 | $239,252 |
| DR-1720 | Severe Storm(s) | 26 | $192,955 |
Lafayette has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, strong wind, hail. The area has had 10 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 259 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $10,659,643 in public assistance recovery funding.