Natural Disasters in Glenburn, PA

Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

89.9

Relatively Moderate

Expected Annual Loss

88.1

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

60.7

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

85.1

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

22

Public Assistance

$13.8M

Individual Assistance

$7.7M

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

7 declarations

DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Covid-19 Pandemic →BiologicalMar 2020$5.2M$4.1M
Covid-19 →BiologicalMar 2020——
Severe Storms and Flooding →Severe StormNov 2018$3.3M—
Hurricane Sandy →HurricaneOct 2012——
Tropical Storm Lee →FloodSep 2011$697K$630K
Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee →FloodSep 2011——
Severe Storms and Flooding →Severe StormFeb 2007$1.8M—
Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides →Severe StormJun 2006—$941K
Hurricane Katrina →HurricaneSep 2005——
Severe Storms and Flooding →Severe StormApr 2005$449K$5K
Tropical Depression Ivan →HurricaneSep 2004$1.2M$1.3M
Severe Storms and Flooding Associated With Tropical Depression Frances →Severe StormSep 2004——
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding →Severe StormAug 2003$1.1M$639K
Severe Storms and Flooding →FloodJan 1996——
Blizzard of 96 →SnowstormJan 1996——
Severe Winter Storms →Severe StormMar 1994——
Severe Snowfall & Winter Storm →SnowstormMar 1993——
Hurricane Gloria →HurricaneOct 1985——
Severe Storms & Flooding →FloodOct 1976——
High Winds, Flash Floods →FloodJul 1976——

Showing 20 of 23 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

1,368

Total Claims Paid

$20,495,036

Avg Claim Payout

$14,982

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

9

Federal Funding

$7,608,663

Properties Protected

57

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

2.18

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine5$3,177,263
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan1$39,750
500.1: Flood Control - Floodwall1$750,000
500.2: Flood Control - Berm, Levee, or Dike1$2,327,734
106.2: Other Non Construction1$1,313,916

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Glenburn has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, lightning, cold wave. The area has had 22 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 1,368 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $13,801,160 in public assistance recovery funding. $7,667,032 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 9 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.