Natural Disasters in Mason, OH
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
77.8
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
86.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
89.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 88.0 |
| Tornado | 83.4 |
| Lightning | 83.4 |
| Cold Wave | 81.6 |
| Winter Weather | 78.9 |
| Strong Wind | 76.1 |
| Earthquake | 75.5 |
| Landslide | 67.3 |
| Heat Wave | 65.8 |
| Hail | 57.8 |
| Drought | 47.5 |
| Wildfire | 37.7 |
| Hurricane | 21.3 |
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
13
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS |
| Oct 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WIND STORM ASSOCIATED WITH TROPICAL DEPRESSION IKE |
| 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 10, 1989 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 26, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Jul 11, 1974 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
| Apr 4, 1974 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
| Jun 5, 1968 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
208
Total Claims Paid
$2,148,621
Avg Claim Payout
$10,330
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,047,902
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
112
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1805 | Severe Storm(s) | 85 | $1,481,102 |
| DR-3198 | Snow | 25 | $376,254 |
| DR-4507 | Biological | 2 | $190,546 |
Mason has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, tornado, lightning. The area has had 13 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (4 declarations). 208 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,047,902 in public assistance recovery funding.