Natural Disasters in Clark, PA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
77.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
76.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
54.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
75.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Lightning | 87.3 |
| Winter Weather | 77.9 |
| Hail | 75.9 |
| Strong Wind | 74.0 |
| Hurricane | 64.8 |
| Tornado | 55.3 |
| Earthquake | 51.5 |
| Landslide | 43.1 |
| Ice Storm | 42.2 |
| Wildfire | 36.4 |
| Heat Wave | 28.4 |
| Cold Wave | 23.2 |
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
13
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Hurricane
3 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| 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 |
| Aug 23, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jan 21, 1996 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 16, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL & WINTER STORM |
| Jun 3, 1985 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, HIGH WINDS & TORNADOES |
| Jun 15, 1981 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 29, 1977 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
120
Total Claims Paid
$880,001
Avg Claim Payout
$7,333
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$6,895,535
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
228
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4506 | Biological | 16 | $5,794,695 |
| DR-1485 | Severe Storm(s) | 212 | $1,100,841 |
Clark has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, winter weather, hail. The area has had 13 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (3 declarations). 120 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $6,895,535 in public assistance recovery funding.