Natural Disasters in Sebring, 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
12
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 |
| Jun 18, 2019 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDE |
| Jun 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS |
| 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 |
| Aug 1, 2003 | Tornado | TORNADOES, FLOODING, SEVERE STORMS, AND HIGH WINDS |
| Jul 15, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 4, 1992 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jun 6, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jan 26, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
994
Total IA Distributed
$2,194,300
Repair/Replace
$759,637
Rental Assistance
$58,337
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4447 | 2 | N/A | $301 |
| DR-4507 | 227 | $1,171,882 | — |
| DR-1484 | 517 | $590,485 | $1,896 |
| DR-1556 | 115 | $223,533 | $4,704 |
| DR-1519 | 108 | $155,193 | $2,750 |
| DR-1478 | 14 | $41,970 | $5,224 |
| DR-1651 | 9 | $10,233 | $2,195 |
| DR-1580 | 2 | $1,003 | $1,563 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
296
Total Claims Paid
$2,793,271
Avg Claim Payout
$9,437
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,174,999
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
87
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1484 | Tornado | 84 | $864,517 |
| DR-4507 | Biological | 3 | $310,482 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
7
Federal Funding
$1,060,319
Properties Protected
16
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.67
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 5 | $546,745 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $9,630 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine; 200.5: Acquisition of Vacant Land | 1 | $503,944 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Sebring 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 12 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 296 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,174,999 in public assistance recovery funding. $2,194,300 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 7 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.