Natural Disasters in Marengo, OH
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
24.4
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
29.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
30.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
54.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 69.2 |
| Hail | 61.1 |
| Winter Weather | 55.9 |
| Landslide | 47.8 |
| Strong Wind | 41.3 |
| Tornado | 40.6 |
| Earthquake | 39.9 |
| Lightning | 37.9 |
| Heat Wave | 27.2 |
| Hurricane | 19.8 |
| Cold Wave | 17.0 |
| Wildfire | 16.4 |
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
16
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
8 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 |
| Apr 24, 2008 | Snowstorm | RECORD SNOW AND NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Feb 15, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Jan 11, 2005 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Sep 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 30, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Jun 6, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jul 17, 1987 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 30, 1981 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING & TORNADOES |
| Jan 26, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Apr 14, 1965 | Tornado | TORNADOES & SEVERE STORMS |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
48
Total IA Distributed
$105,555
Repair/Replace
$6,522
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4507 | 17 | $89,507 | — |
| DR-4777 | 23 | $8,438 | $4,735 |
| DR-1519 | 4 | $4,095 | $1,447 |
| DR-1580 | 4 | $3,514 | $3,221 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
9
Total Claims Paid
$70,269
Avg Claim Payout
$7,808
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$347,429
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
61
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1805 | Severe Storm(s) | 21 | $129,864 |
| DR-1580 | Severe Storm(s) | 15 | $83,042 |
| DR-3286 | Snow | 14 | $58,211 |
| DR-3198 | Snow | 8 | $45,027 |
| DR-4507 | Biological | 1 | $22,014 |
| DR-4077 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $9,270 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$27,613
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $20,000 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $7,613 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Marengo has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, hail, winter weather. The area has had 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (8 declarations). 9 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $347,429 in public assistance recovery funding. $105,555 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.