Natural Disasters in Birmingham, PA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
50.3
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
51.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
46.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
69.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 89.6 |
| Landslide | 88.8 |
| Winter Weather | 76.1 |
| Hurricane | 71.2 |
| Avalanche | 62.3 |
| Earthquake | 41.8 |
| Lightning | 35.2 |
| Heat Wave | 28.1 |
| Tornado | 27.1 |
| Wildfire | 22.9 |
| Hail | 19.5 |
| Ice Storm | 10.7 |
| Cold Wave | 8.7 |
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
18
Most Recent
Hurricane
Sep 2021
Most Common Type
Hurricane
5 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 |
| Oct 1, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Sep 13, 1996 | Flood | FLOODING ASSOCIATED WITH TROPICAL DEPRESSION FRAN |
| Jan 21, 1996 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 |
| Mar 16, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL & WINTER STORM |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
531
Total Claims Paid
$8,834,657
Avg Claim Payout
$16,638
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,704,228
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
191
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4506 | Biological | 5 | $945,981 |
| DR-4618 | Hurricane | 24 | $692,628 |
| DR-1557 | Hurricane | 76 | $594,249 |
| DR-4030 | Flood | 34 | $268,213 |
| DR-1898 | Snow | 32 | $145,075 |
| DR-3180 | Severe Storm(s) | 20 | $58,083 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
8
Federal Funding
$567,955
Properties Protected
12
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.80
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 4 | $494,209 |
| 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 1 | $11,132 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $25,114 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $37,500 |
| 200.3: Acquisition of Public Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Birmingham has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, landslide, winter weather. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (5 declarations). 531 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,704,228 in public assistance recovery funding. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.