Natural Disasters in Falls Creek, PA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
57.9
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
48.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
87.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
77.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Lightning | 86.8 |
| Winter Weather | 80.2 |
| Landslide | 79.9 |
| Hurricane | 69.8 |
| Strong Wind | 48.0 |
| Cold Wave | 46.6 |
| Earthquake | 35.4 |
| Tornado | 31.2 |
| Ice Storm | 26.1 |
| Hail | 17.4 |
| Wildfire | 16.4 |
| Avalanche | 15.5 |
| Heat Wave | 13.7 |
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
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 |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
435
Total IA Distributed
$1,968,186
Repair/Replace
$182,426
Rental Assistance
$21,629
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4506 | 268 | $1,632,722 | — |
| DR-1557 | 167 | $335,464 | $2,872 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
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 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$132,779
Properties Protected
2
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.78
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $45,000 |
| 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 1 | $37,436 |
| 201.1: Relocation of Private Structures - Riverine | 1 | $50,343 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Falls Creek has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, winter weather, landslide. 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. $1,968,186 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.