Natural Disasters in Kenmar, PA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
79.6
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
80.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
41.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
88.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 89.0 |
| Strong Wind | 87.3 |
| Landslide | 83.1 |
| Avalanche | 75.4 |
| Hurricane | 75.1 |
| Lightning | 68.9 |
| Heat Wave | 52.5 |
| Tornado | 50.4 |
| Earthquake | 48.3 |
| Cold Wave | 32.9 |
| Wildfire | 26.9 |
| Hail | 17.0 |
| Ice Storm | 11.8 |
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
21
Most Recent
Tropical Storm
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Flood
7 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 |
| Nov 27, 2018 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Dec 2, 2016 | Flood | 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 |
| Jul 13, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
3,873
Total Claims Paid
$58,525,120
Avg Claim Payout
$15,111
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$11,359,947
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
531
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4030 | Flood | 246 | $4,434,520 |
| DR-4292 | Flood | 35 | $2,119,029 |
| DR-4408 | Flood | 34 | $1,465,651 |
| DR-1557 | Hurricane | 130 | $1,209,958 |
| DR-4815 | Tropical Storm | 21 | $1,020,003 |
| DR-4506 | Biological | 5 | $707,442 |
| DR-4003 | Severe Storm(s) | 34 | $239,009 |
| DR-3180 | Severe Storm(s) | 26 | $164,335 |
Kenmar 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, landslide. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (7 declarations). 3,873 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $11,359,947 in public assistance recovery funding.