Natural Disasters in Breinigsville, PA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
93.9
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
92.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
58.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
73.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 98.9 |
| Winter Weather | 98.8 |
| Heat Wave | 96.5 |
| Lightning | 95.7 |
| Strong Wind | 95.6 |
| Hurricane | 90.2 |
| Earthquake | 89.8 |
| Tornado | 87.4 |
| Landslide | 79.5 |
| Ice Storm | 78.2 |
| Drought | 64.5 |
| Hail | 38.8 |
| Wildfire | 30.3 |
| Avalanche | 15.4 |
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
17
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Hurricane
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Mar 23, 2016 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Sep 8, 2011 | Flood | REMNANTS OF TROPICAL STORM LEE |
| Sep 3, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| Aug 29, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
| Aug 18, 1965 | Drought | WATER SHORTAGE |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
965
Total Claims Paid
$12,424,349
Avg Claim Payout
$12,875
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$122,302,497
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
97
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4506 | Biological | 52 | $121,786,634 |
| DR-3180 | Severe Storm(s) | 32 | $439,070 |
| DR-1557 | Hurricane | 13 | $76,792 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$1,236,120
Properties Protected
3
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.94
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $847,806 |
| 601.1: Generators; 700.1: Management Costs - Salaries | 1 | $318,174 |
| 402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges) | 1 | $70,140 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Breinigsville has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, winter weather, heat wave. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (5 declarations). 965 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $122,302,497 in public assistance recovery funding. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.