Natural Disasters in Salem, OH
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
83.6
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
81.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
66.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
80.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 94.8 |
| Strong Wind | 93.1 |
| Lightning | 92.1 |
| Tornado | 91.2 |
| Winter Weather | 85.8 |
| Ice Storm | 83.6 |
| Heat Wave | 78.4 |
| Earthquake | 73.3 |
| Hurricane | 68.5 |
| Wildfire | 48.6 |
| Cold Wave | 31.5 |
| Landslide | 28.0 |
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
18
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 18, 2019 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDE |
| Apr 17, 2018 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Jun 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Feb 15, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 3, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 1, 2003 | Tornado | TORNADOES, FLOODING, SEVERE STORMS, AND HIGH WINDS |
| Jul 15, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 27, 1996 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 4, 1992 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jun 6, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jun 3, 1985 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS & TORNADOES |
| Aug 23, 1980 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 26, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Feb 2, 1977 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
112
Total Claims Paid
$857,327
Avg Claim Payout
$7,655
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$5,303,633
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
295
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1556 | Severe Storm(s) | 84 | $2,451,299 |
| DR-1519 | Severe Storm(s) | 94 | $1,586,601 |
| DR-4360 | Flood | 12 | $545,370 |
| DR-1484 | Tornado | 86 | $542,988 |
| DR-1580 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $114,958 |
| DR-4447 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $42,661 |
| DR-4507 | Biological | 2 | $19,757 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
6
Federal Funding
$2,668,142
Properties Protected
3
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.26
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 4 | $48,712 |
| 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins | 1 | $2,495,408 |
| 904.1: Advanced Assistance | 1 | $124,022 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Salem has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, strong wind, lightning. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 112 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $5,303,633 in public assistance recovery funding. 6 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.