Natural Disasters in Geneva, PA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
76.0
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
69.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
77.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
59.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 88.9 |
| Strong Wind | 86.2 |
| Lightning | 83.5 |
| Hurricane | 67.1 |
| Hail | 58.1 |
| Ice Storm | 57.7 |
| Landslide | 55.9 |
| Tornado | 52.5 |
| Earthquake | 50.3 |
| Wildfire | 36.0 |
| Heat Wave | 24.9 |
| Cold Wave | 23.1 |
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
15
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Aug 23, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Jan 21, 1996 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 16, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL & WINTER STORM |
| Jun 3, 1985 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, HIGH WINDS & TORNADOES |
| Jun 15, 1981 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 29, 1977 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
330
Total Claims Paid
$1,671,228
Avg Claim Payout
$5,064
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$4,508,344
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
142
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4506 | Biological | 4 | $2,971,734 |
| DR-1485 | Severe Storm(s) | 138 | $1,536,610 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$57,357
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.15
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 1 | $32,185 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $25,172 |
| 200.5: Acquisition of Vacant Land | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Geneva has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, strong wind, lightning. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (4 declarations). 330 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $4,508,344 in public assistance recovery funding. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.