Natural Disasters in Middletown, 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
14
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 |
| 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 |
| Jan 11, 2005 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Sep 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 27, 2001 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 24, 1996 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Jun 6, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jun 10, 1989 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 26, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Apr 4, 1974 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
| Jun 5, 1968 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
507
Total IA Distributed
$2,456,086
Repair/Replace
$22,019
Rental Assistance
$9,888
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4447 | 7 | N/A | $828 |
| DR-4507 | 451 | $2,405,223 | — |
| DR-1580 | 49 | $50,863 | $1,710 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
461
Total Claims Paid
$4,240,330
Avg Claim Payout
$9,198
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$9,976,147
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
185
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4507 | Biological | 11 | $5,247,753 |
| DR-1805 | Severe Storm(s) | 91 | $3,289,277 |
| DR-1390 | Severe Storm(s) | 53 | $837,885 |
| DR-3198 | Snow | 30 | $601,232 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$1,619,443
Properties Protected
14
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.80
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $1,612,900 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $6,543 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Middletown 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 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 461 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $9,976,147 in public assistance recovery funding. $2,456,086 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.