Natural Disasters in Wharton, OH
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
17.4
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
28.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
13.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
90.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 72.5 |
| Hail | 59.5 |
| Lightning | 47.3 |
| Earthquake | 45.5 |
| Winter Weather | 45.4 |
| Hurricane | 41.7 |
| Tornado | 40.5 |
| Strong Wind | 40.3 |
| Landslide | 38.8 |
| Cold Wave | 36.1 |
| Heat Wave | 17.4 |
| Wildfire | 1.0 |
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
12
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
6 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 |
| Apr 24, 2008 | Snowstorm | RECORD SNOW AND NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| Aug 27, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Feb 15, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Jan 11, 2005 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Sep 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 30, 1981 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING & TORNADOES |
| Jan 26, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
884
Total IA Distributed
$1,851,018
Repair/Replace
$1,451,490
Rental Assistance
$49,076
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4777 | 2 | N/A | — |
| DR-1720 | 732 | $1,645,562 | $2,944 |
| DR-4507 | 24 | $126,668 | — |
| DR-1580 | 126 | $78,788 | $738 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
125
Total Claims Paid
$2,463,781
Avg Claim Payout
$19,710
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$648,725
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
127
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1720 | Severe Storm(s) | 64 | $277,118 |
| DR-1580 | Severe Storm(s) | 25 | $220,043 |
| DR-4077 | Severe Storm(s) | 17 | $59,811 |
| DR-3198 | Snow | 13 | $52,993 |
| DR-3286 | Snow | 8 | $38,760 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$18,346
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 90.4: Mitigation Plan - Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $18,346 |
| 103.1: Feasibility, Engineering and Design Studies | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Wharton has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, hail, lightning. The area has had 12 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 125 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $648,725 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,851,018 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.