Natural Disasters in Swanton, OH
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
92.4
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
91.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
54.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
95.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Tornado | 97.3 |
| Hail | 96.0 |
| Ice Storm | 95.8 |
| Strong Wind | 94.6 |
| Cold Wave | 92.0 |
| Lightning | 90.4 |
| Earthquake | 88.1 |
| Winter Weather | 86.6 |
| Heat Wave | 85.3 |
| Hurricane | 56.9 |
| Coastal Flood | 42.8 |
| Drought | 39.0 |
| Landslide | 37.2 |
| Wildfire | 36.5 |
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
9
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
3 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 |
| Aug 4, 1992 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Mar 26, 1982 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 26, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Jul 15, 1969 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
130
Total IA Distributed
$355,637
Repair/Replace
$71,775
Rental Assistance
$1,701
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4507 | 57 | $277,201 | — |
| DR-1651 | 73 | $78,437 | $1,842 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
33
Total Claims Paid
$152,057
Avg Claim Payout
$4,608
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$6,037
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
2
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1805 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $6,037 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$14,095
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $14,095 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Swanton has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, hail, ice storm. The area has had 9 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (3 declarations). 33 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $6,037 in public assistance recovery funding. $355,637 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.