Natural Disasters in Winesburg, OH
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
60.4
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
41.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
99.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
3.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 88.1 |
| Landslide | 82.9 |
| Ice Storm | 82.8 |
| Winter Weather | 82.1 |
| Lightning | 68.8 |
| Strong Wind | 67.3 |
| Tornado | 66.7 |
| Heat Wave | 58.6 |
| Hurricane | 52.0 |
| Wildfire | 46.9 |
| Cold Wave | 45.4 |
| Earthquake | 41.9 |
| Drought | 29.1 |
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
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 |
| Jun 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS |
| Oct 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WIND STORM ASSOCIATED WITH TROPICAL DEPRESSION IKE |
| 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 |
| Jun 3, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 30, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Jan 26, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Feb 2, 1977 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
| Jul 15, 1969 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
120
Total Claims Paid
$657,019
Avg Claim Payout
$5,475
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,176,183
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
149
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1580 | Severe Storm(s) | 53 | $654,473 |
| DR-1519 | Severe Storm(s) | 83 | $449,951 |
| DR-1805 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $71,760 |
Winesburg has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, landslide, ice storm. The area has had 12 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 120 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,176,183 in public assistance recovery funding.