Natural Disasters in East Waterford, PA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
38.8
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
29.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
81.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
57.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 79.2 |
| Hurricane | 76.7 |
| Winter Weather | 65.8 |
| Avalanche | 52.6 |
| Strong Wind | 50.6 |
| Earthquake | 37.8 |
| Heat Wave | 37.7 |
| Lightning | 28.2 |
| Tornado | 26.9 |
| Wildfire | 16.5 |
| Hail | 15.0 |
| Ice Storm | 13.8 |
| Cold Wave | 13.3 |
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
20
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
7 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 |
| 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 |
| Apr 16, 2010 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORMS |
| 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 |
| Sep 1, 1999 | Severe Storm | PA - FLOODING 8/20/99 |
| Sep 13, 1996 | Flood | FLOODING ASSOCIATED WITH TROPICAL DEPRESSION FRAN |
| Jan 21, 1996 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 |
| Mar 16, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL & WINTER STORM |
| Oct 20, 1976 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Sep 26, 1975 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
178
Total Claims Paid
$1,115,530
Avg Claim Payout
$6,267
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$705,677
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
138
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4030 | Flood | 78 | $441,138 |
| DR-1557 | Hurricane | 29 | $152,018 |
| DR-1898 | Snow | 15 | $59,724 |
| DR-3180 | Severe Storm(s) | 16 | $52,796 |
East Waterford has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, hurricane, winter weather. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (7 declarations). 178 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $705,677 in public assistance recovery funding.