Natural Disasters in Sherwood, OH
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
41.9
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
52.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
19.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
89.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 64.9 |
| Tornado | 63.7 |
| Ice Storm | 54.6 |
| Strong Wind | 53.5 |
| Earthquake | 52.6 |
| Landslide | 40.9 |
| Cold Wave | 31.6 |
| Lightning | 31.3 |
| Winter Weather | 31.2 |
| Drought | 27.6 |
| Heat Wave | 27.4 |
| Hurricane | 27.0 |
| Wildfire | 6.9 |
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
8
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Biological
2 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 26, 1982 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 26, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Feb 2, 1977 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
106
Total IA Distributed
$588,807
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4507 | 106 | $588,807 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
330
Total Claims Paid
$2,446,175
Avg Claim Payout
$7,413
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$4,645
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
1
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4507 | Biological | 1 | $4,645 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
8
Federal Funding
$2,740,858
Properties Protected
41
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.73
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 5 | $2,691,162 |
| 95.1: FMA or CRS Plan | 1 | $11,798 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $8,025 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 1 | $29,873 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Sherwood has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, tornado, ice storm. The area has had 8 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 330 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $4,645 in public assistance recovery funding. $588,807 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.