Natural Disasters in Vinton, OH
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
48.3
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
40.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
75.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
36.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 87.5 |
| Heat Wave | 84.4 |
| Ice Storm | 66.8 |
| Hurricane | 47.9 |
| Winter Weather | 44.4 |
| Lightning | 43.4 |
| Earthquake | 43.3 |
| Wildfire | 34.8 |
| Drought | 31.6 |
| Strong Wind | 26.3 |
| Tornado | 26.1 |
| Hail | 25.4 |
| Cold Wave | 13.1 |
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
17
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| May 4, 1968 | Tornado | TORNADOES & SEVERE STORMS |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
176
Total Claims Paid
$1,634,251
Avg Claim Payout
$9,286
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$9,188,448
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
305
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4002 | Severe Storm(s) | 115 | $3,911,792 |
| DR-4424 | Flood | 16 | $2,309,646 |
| DR-1453 | Severe Storm(s) | 75 | $1,469,422 |
| DR-4360 | Flood | 24 | $681,137 |
| DR-1556 | Severe Storm(s) | 48 | $527,265 |
| DR-4077 | Severe Storm(s) | 26 | $284,324 |
| DR-4507 | Biological | 1 | $4,860 |
Vinton has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, heat wave, ice storm. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 176 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $9,188,448 in public assistance recovery funding.