Natural Disasters in Hartleton, PA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
55.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
49.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
73.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
72.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 83.4 |
| Winter Weather | 79.9 |
| Hurricane | 74.3 |
| Landslide | 64.6 |
| Lightning | 53.4 |
| Heat Wave | 44.7 |
| Earthquake | 43.6 |
| Tornado | 33.7 |
| Avalanche | 33.5 |
| Cold Wave | 20.8 |
| Ice Storm | 19.9 |
| Wildfire | 10.4 |
| Hail | 9.8 |
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
18
Most Recent
Tropical Storm
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Flood
6 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 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Sep 12, 2011 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM LEE |
| Sep 8, 2011 | Flood | REMNANTS OF TROPICAL STORM LEE |
| 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 |
| Mar 14, 2003 | Severe Storm | SNOW |
| Sep 22, 1999 | Flood | TROPICAL DEPRESSION DENNIS PA |
| 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 |
| Sep 26, 1975 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
927
Total Claims Paid
$11,736,965
Avg Claim Payout
$12,661
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$5,558,694
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
69
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4506 | Biological | 5 | $4,467,027 |
| DR-4815 | Tropical Storm | 8 | $645,672 |
| DR-4030 | Flood | 29 | $298,759 |
| DR-1557 | Hurricane | 13 | $91,645 |
| DR-3180 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $55,592 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
8
Federal Funding
$3,391,443
Properties Protected
26
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.43
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 5 | $3,147,509 |
| 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 1 | $174,900 |
| 106.1: Other Non Construction (Regular Project Only) | 1 | $18,784 |
| 904.1: Advanced Assistance | 1 | $50,250 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Hartleton has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, winter weather, hurricane. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (6 declarations). 927 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $5,558,694 in public assistance recovery funding. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.