Natural Disasters in Orange, OH
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
98.0
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
97.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
64.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
98.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 99.7 |
| Tornado | 99.0 |
| Heat Wave | 97.7 |
| Strong Wind | 96.6 |
| Winter Weather | 96.4 |
| Lightning | 93.1 |
| Ice Storm | 92.6 |
| Earthquake | 89.6 |
| Hurricane | 62.4 |
| Wildfire | 56.9 |
| Hail | 55.7 |
| Landslide | 34.7 |
| Coastal Flood | 33.0 |
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
19
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jan 3, 2013 | Hurricane | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING DUE TO THE REMNANTS OF HURRICANE SANDY |
| Jun 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS |
| Jul 2, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 3, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 23, 2003 | Other | POWER OUTAGE |
| Aug 1, 2003 | Tornado | TORNADOES, FLOODING, SEVERE STORMS, AND HIGH WINDS |
| Nov 18, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Aug 4, 1992 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jun 10, 1989 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 26, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Sep 11, 1975 | Flood | WINDS, TORNADOES, HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
| Apr 27, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 19, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
| Jul 15, 1969 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 14, 1965 | Tornado | TORNADOES & SEVERE STORMS |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1,729
Total Claims Paid
$35,231,146
Avg Claim Payout
$20,377
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$246,565,199
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
366
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4507 | Biological | 65 | $231,177,259 |
| DR-4098 | Hurricane | 148 | $10,993,919 |
| DR-1519 | Severe Storm(s) | 80 | $2,904,953 |
| DR-3187 | Other | 69 | $1,283,040 |
| DR-3250 | Hurricane | 2 | $167,415 |
| DR-3286 | Snow | 2 | $38,614 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
19
Federal Funding
$10,980,472
Properties Protected
88
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.12
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine; 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 6 | $6,273,880 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 6 | $869,410 |
| 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 4 | $576,041 |
| 300.6: Vegetation Management - Erosion; 301.1: Shoreline Stabilization (Riprap, etc.); 501.1: Other Major Structural Projects | 1 | $2,670,713 |
| 203.3: Wet Floodproofing Public Structures - Riverine | 1 | $48,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Orange has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, tornado, heat wave. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 1,729 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $246,565,199 in public assistance recovery funding. 19 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.