Natural Disasters in East Stroudsburg, PA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
85.1
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
85.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
34.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
21.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Lightning | 96.8 |
| Cold Wave | 95.1 |
| Winter Weather | 93.2 |
| Hurricane | 82.4 |
| Strong Wind | 80.2 |
| Ice Storm | 75.3 |
| Heat Wave | 74.7 |
| Earthquake | 73.2 |
| Landslide | 70.7 |
| Tornado | 65.9 |
| Wildfire | 51.6 |
| Avalanche | 29.8 |
| Hail | 16.7 |
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
21
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Hurricane
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| 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 |
| Sep 3, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| Aug 29, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| Jun 30, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA |
| Apr 14, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 19, 2004 | Hurricane | TROPICAL DEPRESSION IVAN |
| Sep 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING ASSOCIATED WITH TROPICAL DEPRESSION FRANCES |
| 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 |
| Jul 17, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
| Aug 19, 1969 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
436
Total Claims Paid
$14,758,460
Avg Claim Payout
$33,850
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$33,566,724
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
99
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4506 | Biological | 18 | $32,629,741 |
| DR-1587 | Severe Storm(s) | 44 | $603,509 |
| DR-1557 | Hurricane | 37 | $333,475 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$270,000
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.1: Generators | 1 | $270,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
East Stroudsburg has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, cold wave, winter weather. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (6 declarations). 436 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $33,566,724 in public assistance recovery funding. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.