Natural Disasters in Mount Sterling, OH
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
24.9
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
39.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
12.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
73.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 69.2 |
| Earthquake | 55.6 |
| Strong Wind | 51.6 |
| Hail | 50.6 |
| Winter Weather | 45.2 |
| Drought | 44.2 |
| Tornado | 43.9 |
| Lightning | 43.5 |
| Heat Wave | 32.0 |
| Landslide | 30.1 |
| Cold Wave | 28.3 |
| Hurricane | 21.7 |
| Wildfire | 2.9 |
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
12
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 |
| Apr 24, 2008 | Snowstorm | RECORD SNOW AND NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jan 11, 2005 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Sep 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 14, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND RECORD/NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| Jun 6, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jan 26, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Apr 4, 1974 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
29
Total IA Distributed
$73,617
Repair/Replace
$9,553
Rental Assistance
$6,408
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4447 | 2 | N/A | — |
| DR-4507 | 9 | $53,963 | — |
| DR-1580 | 16 | $18,080 | $902 |
| DR-1507 | 2 | $1,574 | $1,152 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
22
Total Claims Paid
$149,444
Avg Claim Payout
$6,793
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$501,279
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
83
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1805 | Severe Storm(s) | 35 | $258,816 |
| DR-1453 | Severe Storm(s) | 22 | $84,715 |
| DR-3286 | Snow | 14 | $82,485 |
| DR-3198 | Snow | 12 | $75,263 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$11,925
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $11,925 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Mount Sterling has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, earthquake, strong wind. The area has had 12 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 22 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $501,279 in public assistance recovery funding. $73,617 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.