Natural Disasters in Easton, PA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
90.0
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
89.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
30.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
73.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 96.5 |
| Heat Wave | 94.1 |
| Lightning | 92.6 |
| Hurricane | 87.1 |
| Earthquake | 84.4 |
| Cold Wave | 83.8 |
| Strong Wind | 81.6 |
| Tornado | 80.9 |
| Landslide | 76.5 |
| Ice Storm | 71.9 |
| Drought | 55.5 |
| Avalanche | 35.5 |
| Wildfire | 28.6 |
| Hail | 26.7 |
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
24
Most Recent
Hurricane
Sep 2021
Most Common Type
Hurricane
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2021 | Hurricane | REMNANTS OF HURRICANE IDA |
| Mar 30, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Nov 27, 2018 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Mar 14, 2003 | Severe Storm | SNOW |
| Jan 21, 1996 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 |
| Mar 10, 1994 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
Showing 20 of 24 declarations
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1,560
Total Claims Paid
$48,387,412
Avg Claim Payout
$31,018
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$26,944,035
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
471
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4506 | Biological | 18 | $18,045,177 |
| DR-1557 | Hurricane | 295 | $5,427,637 |
| DR-1587 | Severe Storm(s) | 79 | $1,902,463 |
| DR-4408 | Flood | 15 | $601,376 |
| DR-4030 | Flood | 26 | $487,677 |
| DR-3180 | Severe Storm(s) | 38 | $479,706 |
Easton has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, heat wave, lightning. The area has had 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (7 declarations). 1,560 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $26,944,035 in public assistance recovery funding.