Natural Disasters in Archbald, PA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
89.9
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
88.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
60.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
85.1
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
22
Public Assistance
$13.8M
Individual Assistance
$6.6M
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
7 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $5.2M | $4.0M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Nov 2018 | $3.3M | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Lee → | Flood | Sep 2011 | $697K | — |
| Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee → | Flood | Sep 2011 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Feb 2007 | $1.8M | — |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides → | Severe Storm | Jun 2006 | — | $795K |
| Hurricane Katrina → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Apr 2005 | $449K | $11K |
| Tropical Depression Ivan → | Hurricane | Sep 2004 | $1.2M | $1.2M |
| Severe Storms and Flooding Associated Wi… → | Severe Storm | Sep 2004 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Aug 2003 | $1.1M | $670K |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Flood | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Blizzard of 96 → | Snowstorm | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms → | Severe Storm | Mar 1994 | — | — |
| Severe Snowfall & Winter Storm → | Snowstorm | Mar 1993 | — | — |
| Hurricane Gloria → | Hurricane | Oct 1985 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Oct 1976 | — | — |
| High Winds, Flash Floods → | Flood | Jul 1976 | — | — |
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PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1,368
Total Claims Paid
$20,495,036
Avg Claim Payout
$14,982
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
9
Federal Funding
$7,608,663
Properties Protected
57
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.18
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 5 | $3,177,263 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $39,750 |
| 500.1: Flood Control - Floodwall | 1 | $750,000 |
| 500.2: Flood Control - Berm, Levee, or Dike | 1 | $2,327,734 |
| 106.2: Other Non Construction | 1 | $1,313,916 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Archbald has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, lightning, cold wave. The area has had 22 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 1,368 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $13,801,160 in public assistance recovery funding. $6,637,723 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 9 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.