Natural Disasters in Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
75.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
80.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
19.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
90.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 91.9 |
| Ice Storm | 86.3 |
| Strong Wind | 83.7 |
| Tornado | 81.3 |
| Earthquake | 80.3 |
| Lightning | 74.8 |
| Hail | 73.8 |
| Winter Weather | 71.4 |
| Heat Wave | 65.4 |
| Landslide | 58.4 |
| Drought | 46.7 |
| Hurricane | 37.6 |
| Wildfire | 30.8 |
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
16
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 18, 2019 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDE |
| 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 |
| Jan 11, 2005 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Sep 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 14, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND RECORD/NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| Sep 26, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADO |
| Jun 10, 1989 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 26, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Feb 2, 1977 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
| Apr 4, 1974 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
| Jun 5, 1968 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
151
Total Claims Paid
$1,431,972
Avg Claim Payout
$9,483
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$8,193,201
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
214
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1343 | Severe Storm(s) | 34 | $3,057,561 |
| DR-4447 | Severe Storm(s) | 26 | $2,498,503 |
| DR-1805 | Severe Storm(s) | 70 | $1,692,339 |
| DR-3286 | Snow | 30 | $379,347 |
| DR-3198 | Snow | 27 | $326,651 |
| DR-1453 | Severe Storm(s) | 26 | $232,274 |
| DR-4507 | Biological | 1 | $6,526 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$342,479
Properties Protected
24
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.40
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.1: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Private Structures | 1 | $26,504 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 1 | $67,125 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $248,850 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Wright-Patterson AFB has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, ice storm, strong wind. The area has had 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 151 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $8,193,201 in public assistance recovery funding. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.