Natural Disasters in Sandusky, OH
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
61.4
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
62.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
50.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
99.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 83.4 |
| Hail | 81.3 |
| Ice Storm | 79.2 |
| Tornado | 77.9 |
| Strong Wind | 68.9 |
| Earthquake | 62.1 |
| Hurricane | 49.9 |
| Cold Wave | 49.2 |
| Coastal Flood | 47.0 |
| Lightning | 45.2 |
| Landslide | 39.6 |
| Heat Wave | 39.2 |
| Wildfire | 23.0 |
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
14
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 |
| Jul 2, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jan 11, 2005 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Sep 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 23, 2003 | Other | POWER OUTAGE |
| Aug 25, 1995 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 4, 1992 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jan 26, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Apr 27, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Nov 24, 1972 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 15, 1969 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
364
Total IA Distributed
$1,218,824
Repair/Replace
$203,552
Rental Assistance
$13,592
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4675 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-1444 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4507 | 170 | $961,387 | — |
| DR-1651 | 192 | $257,437 | $3,396 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1,103
Total Claims Paid
$8,331,600
Avg Claim Payout
$7,554
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$224,530
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
35
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-3198 | Snow | 26 | $192,237 |
| DR-3187 | Other | 7 | $21,388 |
| DR-4507 | Biological | 1 | $7,236 |
| DR-3286 | Snow | 1 | $3,668 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$128,716
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 103.1: Feasibility, Engineering and Design Studies | 1 | $106,216 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $22,500 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Sandusky has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, hail, ice storm. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 1,103 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $224,530 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,218,824 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.