Natural Disasters in Thurston, OH
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
72.6
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
79.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
16.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
86.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 88.3 |
| Landslide | 87.0 |
| Hail | 82.9 |
| Lightning | 81.9 |
| Winter Weather | 80.5 |
| Heat Wave | 79.3 |
| Drought | 77.4 |
| Strong Wind | 76.6 |
| Tornado | 71.6 |
| Earthquake | 57.2 |
| Cold Wave | 38.0 |
| Hurricane | 29.5 |
| Wildfire | 26.3 |
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
13
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Aug 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Jun 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS |
| Oct 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WIND STORM ASSOCIATED WITH TROPICAL DEPRESSION IKE |
| Apr 24, 2008 | Snowstorm | RECORD SNOW AND NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| 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 |
| Aug 4, 1992 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jun 6, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jan 26, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Jun 5, 1968 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
299
Total Claims Paid
$2,838,837
Avg Claim Payout
$9,494
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$20,519,343
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
152
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1580 | Severe Storm(s) | 52 | $9,388,952 |
| DR-4507 | Biological | 5 | $9,253,753 |
| DR-1805 | Severe Storm(s) | 31 | $1,265,734 |
| DR-4077 | Severe Storm(s) | 37 | $349,223 |
| DR-3286 | Snow | 26 | $260,536 |
| DR-1453 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $1,146 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$1,459,491
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.77
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 904.2: Advance Assistance (FMA and PDMC) | 1 | $199,500 |
| 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins | 1 | $1,248,151 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $11,840 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Thurston has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, landslide, hail. The area has had 13 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 299 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $20,519,343 in public assistance recovery funding. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.