Natural Disasters in Bedford, PA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
68.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
66.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
56.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
73.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 92.2 |
| Hurricane | 77.8 |
| Avalanche | 57.7 |
| Strong Wind | 53.1 |
| Earthquake | 44.5 |
| Lightning | 43.1 |
| Winter Weather | 37.9 |
| Hail | 33.4 |
| Heat Wave | 31.1 |
| Wildfire | 29.2 |
| Drought | 29.1 |
| Tornado | 26.0 |
| Ice Storm | 20.0 |
| Cold Wave | 8.0 |
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
21
Most Recent
Hurricane
Sep 2021
Most Common Type
Flood
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2021 | Hurricane | REMNANTS OF HURRICANE IDA |
| Mar 30, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Mar 23, 2016 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Jan 10, 2013 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Sep 12, 2011 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM LEE |
| Sep 8, 2011 | Flood | REMNANTS OF TROPICAL STORM LEE |
| Apr 16, 2010 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORMS |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA |
| Sep 19, 2004 | Hurricane | TROPICAL DEPRESSION IVAN |
| Sep 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING ASSOCIATED WITH TROPICAL DEPRESSION FRANCES |
| Mar 14, 2003 | Severe Storm | SNOW |
| Jun 18, 1996 | Flood | FLOODING, SEVERE STORMS |
| Jan 21, 1996 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 |
| Mar 10, 1994 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Mar 16, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL & WINTER STORM |
| Aug 27, 1984 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 21, 1977 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Showing 20 of 21 declarations
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1,185
Total Claims Paid
$13,352,987
Avg Claim Payout
$11,268
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$4,614,233
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
214
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4618 | Hurricane | 48 | $2,947,541 |
| DR-1557 | Hurricane | 63 | $1,019,643 |
| DR-1898 | Snow | 42 | $281,400 |
| DR-4030 | Flood | 39 | $236,136 |
| DR-3180 | Severe Storm(s) | 21 | $108,370 |
| DR-4506 | Biological | 1 | $21,143 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$350,712
Properties Protected
7
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.66
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 3 | $347,555 |
| 106.1: Other Non Construction (Regular Project Only) | 1 | $3,157 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Bedford has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, hurricane, avalanche. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (7 declarations). 1,185 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $4,614,233 in public assistance recovery funding. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.