Natural Disasters in Sterling, OH
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
64.9
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
63.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
52.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
69.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 90.2 |
| Winter Weather | 86.0 |
| Ice Storm | 82.8 |
| Strong Wind | 81.3 |
| Tornado | 76.1 |
| Lightning | 76.0 |
| Heat Wave | 68.1 |
| Earthquake | 56.5 |
| Cold Wave | 52.4 |
| Hurricane | 52.1 |
| Landslide | 40.4 |
| Wildfire | 38.8 |
| Drought | 14.3 |
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
10
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
4 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 |
| Feb 15, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Nov 18, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Jan 26, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Feb 2, 1977 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
| Jul 15, 1969 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
173
Total Claims Paid
$2,785,716
Avg Claim Payout
$16,102
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$333,320
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
24
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1580 | Severe Storm(s) | 19 | $263,661 |
| DR-4507 | Biological | 5 | $69,660 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
5
Federal Funding
$1,385,739
Properties Protected
28
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
5.80
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $25,000 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $391,444 |
| 90.4: Mitigation Plan - Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $37,041 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine; 200.5: Acquisition of Vacant Land | 1 | $821,323 |
| 904.2: Advance Assistance (FMA and PDMC) | 1 | $110,931 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Sterling has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, winter weather, ice storm. The area has had 10 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (4 declarations). 173 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $333,320 in public assistance recovery funding. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.