Natural Disasters in Ostrander, OH
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
78.8
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
87.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
95.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 89.4 |
| Winter Weather | 87.8 |
| Ice Storm | 86.8 |
| Tornado | 81.5 |
| Lightning | 79.6 |
| Strong Wind | 78.3 |
| Heat Wave | 76.6 |
| Earthquake | 66.2 |
| Landslide | 47.2 |
| Cold Wave | 40.9 |
| Hurricane | 27.3 |
| Wildfire | 26.7 |
| Drought | 14.4 |
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
15
Most Recent
Tornado
May 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2024 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
| 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 |
| 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 3, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 14, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND RECORD/NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| Jan 26, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Apr 4, 1974 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
| Apr 14, 1965 | Tornado | TORNADOES & SEVERE STORMS |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
101
Total Claims Paid
$995,242
Avg Claim Payout
$9,854
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,530,241
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
136
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4507 | Biological | 4 | $2,139,568 |
| DR-1805 | Severe Storm(s) | 46 | $626,104 |
| DR-3286 | Snow | 28 | $336,564 |
| DR-3198 | Snow | 19 | $166,462 |
| DR-1453 | Severe Storm(s) | 21 | $138,666 |
| DR-1519 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $93,968 |
| DR-1580 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $28,908 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$1,107,485
Properties Protected
5
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
4.76
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $9,582 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 1 | $725,841 |
| 800.1: Miscellaneous | 1 | $881 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $371,181 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Ostrander has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, winter weather, ice storm. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 101 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,530,241 in public assistance recovery funding. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.