Natural Disasters in Ridgeway, OH
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
53.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
58.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
30.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
87.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 75.4 |
| Ice Storm | 75.1 |
| Winter Weather | 69.5 |
| Earthquake | 69.2 |
| Landslide | 65.6 |
| Tornado | 61.2 |
| Cold Wave | 54.1 |
| Strong Wind | 45.4 |
| Lightning | 43.3 |
| Hurricane | 36.6 |
| Heat Wave | 27.9 |
| Drought | 27.3 |
| Wildfire | 6.7 |
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 |
| Aug 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Jun 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS |
| Apr 24, 2008 | Snowstorm | RECORD SNOW AND NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| Aug 27, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| 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 |
| Jan 26, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Feb 2, 1977 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
136
Total IA Distributed
$255,740
Repair/Replace
$45,430
Rental Assistance
$6,517
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4507 | 24 | $146,155 | — |
| DR-1580 | 86 | $54,821 | $662 |
| DR-1444 | 4 | $32,975 | $53,389 |
| DR-1519 | 7 | $10,534 | $2,084 |
| DR-4777 | 10 | $6,853 | $1,142 |
| DR-1720 | 4 | $4,092 | $1,207 |
| DR-1478 | 1 | $310 | $1,840 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
17
Total Claims Paid
$329,516
Avg Claim Payout
$19,383
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$5,889,426
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
91
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1580 | Severe Storm(s) | 49 | $5,610,336 |
| DR-4077 | Severe Storm(s) | 16 | $129,532 |
| DR-3198 | Snow | 11 | $54,975 |
| DR-1720 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $52,326 |
| DR-3286 | Snow | 8 | $42,257 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$15,000
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $15,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Ridgeway has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, ice storm, winter weather. The area has had 12 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 17 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $5,889,426 in public assistance recovery funding. $255,740 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.