Natural Disasters in Syracuse, OH
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
53.0
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
40.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
85.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
12.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 88.9 |
| Ice Storm | 74.7 |
| Heat Wave | 66.0 |
| Hurricane | 55.7 |
| Drought | 49.4 |
| Lightning | 47.7 |
| Earthquake | 40.2 |
| Strong Wind | 32.0 |
| Tornado | 25.5 |
| Hail | 24.2 |
| Winter Weather | 18.8 |
| Cold Wave | 17.8 |
| Wildfire | 8.4 |
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
18
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
9 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Apr 8, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES |
| Apr 17, 2018 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Aug 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Jun 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS |
| Jul 13, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Mar 14, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND RECORD/NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| Mar 7, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 30, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Mar 4, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 24, 1996 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Jan 27, 1996 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 26, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Jun 5, 1968 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
273
Total Claims Paid
$2,517,766
Avg Claim Payout
$9,223
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$6,494,347
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
360
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1453 | Severe Storm(s) | 70 | $1,371,294 |
| DR-4360 | Flood | 51 | $1,325,904 |
| DR-4002 | Severe Storm(s) | 49 | $1,216,194 |
| DR-1556 | Severe Storm(s) | 100 | $978,142 |
| DR-4424 | Flood | 36 | $954,155 |
| DR-1580 | Severe Storm(s) | 28 | $464,326 |
| DR-4077 | Severe Storm(s) | 26 | $184,333 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
7
Federal Funding
$1,378,603
Properties Protected
107
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.77
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 3 | $650,566 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine; 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 1 | $402,537 |
| 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 1 | $293,563 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $13,557 |
| 90.4: Mitigation Plan - Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $18,380 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Syracuse has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, ice storm, heat wave. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (9 declarations). 273 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $6,494,347 in public assistance recovery funding. 7 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.