Natural Disasters in Dixonville, PA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
63.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
58.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
70.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
68.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 98.0 |
| Lightning | 84.1 |
| Hurricane | 70.8 |
| Cold Wave | 57.7 |
| Hail | 52.4 |
| Earthquake | 48.3 |
| Strong Wind | 47.5 |
| Tornado | 42.6 |
| Avalanche | 42.1 |
| Wildfire | 37.9 |
| Ice Storm | 36.3 |
| Heat Wave | 32.1 |
| Winter Weather | 9.2 |
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
18
Most Recent
Tropical Storm
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Flood
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2024 | Tropical Storm | TROPICAL STORM DEBBY |
| Mar 30, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Apr 16, 2010 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORMS |
| Jun 30, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| 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 |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Jan 21, 1996 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 |
| Mar 16, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL & WINTER STORM |
| Jun 13, 1980 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS & TORNADOES |
| Jul 21, 1977 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 29, 1977 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
| Sep 28, 1972 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
384
Total Claims Paid
$2,312,426
Avg Claim Payout
$6,022
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$5,330,989
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
145
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4506 | Biological | 12 | $4,042,122 |
| DR-1557 | Hurricane | 99 | $878,231 |
| DR-4815 | Tropical Storm | 8 | $220,724 |
| DR-1898 | Snow | 26 | $189,912 |
Dixonville has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, lightning, hurricane. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (5 declarations). 384 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $5,330,989 in public assistance recovery funding.