Natural Disasters in Fernville, PA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
62.1
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
66.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
30.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
88.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 83.2 |
| Landslide | 80.4 |
| Hurricane | 70.4 |
| Lightning | 62.0 |
| Strong Wind | 61.4 |
| Heat Wave | 52.5 |
| Earthquake | 51.6 |
| Ice Storm | 49.6 |
| Avalanche | 46.6 |
| Cold Wave | 38.8 |
| Tornado | 36.1 |
| Wildfire | 27.5 |
| Hail | 13.0 |
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 |
| Nov 27, 2018 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Sep 12, 2011 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM LEE |
| Sep 8, 2011 | Flood | REMNANTS OF TROPICAL STORM LEE |
| 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 |
| Mar 16, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL & WINTER STORM |
| Oct 20, 1976 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Sep 26, 1975 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
| Jul 17, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
2,200
Total Claims Paid
$63,169,313
Avg Claim Payout
$28,713
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$9,638,507
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
471
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4030 | Flood | 313 | $5,366,870 |
| DR-4408 | Flood | 71 | $3,033,893 |
| DR-4506 | Biological | 5 | $481,220 |
| DR-1557 | Hurricane | 42 | $479,901 |
| DR-1587 | Severe Storm(s) | 16 | $183,763 |
| DR-3180 | Severe Storm(s) | 23 | $83,621 |
| DR-1898 | Snow | 1 | $9,239 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
34
Federal Funding
$12,255,691
Properties Protected
142
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.49
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 27 | $8,688,858 |
| 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 2 | $685,691 |
| 402.4: Community Flood Mitigation Project | 1 | $1,725,000 |
| 200.3: Acquisition of Public Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $0 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine; 200.5: Acquisition of Vacant Land | 1 | $1,111,142 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Fernville has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, landslide, hurricane. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (7 declarations). 2,200 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $9,638,507 in public assistance recovery funding. 34 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.