Natural Disasters in DuBois, PA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
67.1
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
64.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
62.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
75.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 90.0 |
| Lightning | 84.4 |
| Strong Wind | 82.9 |
| Landslide | 81.3 |
| Hurricane | 71.0 |
| Cold Wave | 57.4 |
| Avalanche | 48.0 |
| Earthquake | 43.4 |
| Tornado | 40.7 |
| Ice Storm | 36.3 |
| Wildfire | 34.3 |
| Hail | 18.3 |
| Heat Wave | 17.5 |
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
Tropical Storm
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Flood
4 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 1, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| 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 10, 1994 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Mar 16, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL & WINTER STORM |
| Jun 3, 1985 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, HIGH WINDS & TORNADOES |
| Jul 21, 1977 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 29, 1977 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
531
Total Claims Paid
$5,866,059
Avg Claim Payout
$11,047
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,346,876
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
143
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1557 | Hurricane | 129 | $1,439,533 |
| DR-4815 | Tropical Storm | 10 | $858,119 |
| DR-4506 | Biological | 4 | $49,224 |
DuBois has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, lightning, strong wind. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (4 declarations). 531 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,346,876 in public assistance recovery funding.