Natural Disasters in Klahr, PA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
77.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
75.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
57.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
94.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 92.6 |
| Landslide | 85.9 |
| Hurricane | 78.8 |
| Lightning | 77.0 |
| Strong Wind | 69.5 |
| Earthquake | 62.3 |
| Avalanche | 59.5 |
| Tornado | 58.9 |
| Cold Wave | 49.0 |
| Hail | 44.2 |
| Heat Wave | 40.9 |
| Wildfire | 32.0 |
| Ice Storm | 23.4 |
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
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Mar 23, 2016 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Sep 8, 2011 | Flood | REMNANTS OF TROPICAL STORM LEE |
| Apr 16, 2010 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORMS |
| 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 |
| Mar 14, 2003 | Severe Storm | SNOW |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Jan 21, 1996 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 |
| Mar 16, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL & WINTER STORM |
| Aug 27, 1984 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 21, 1977 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1,111
Total Claims Paid
$8,508,397
Avg Claim Payout
$7,658
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,832,552
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
138
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1557 | Hurricane | 61 | $1,250,012 |
| DR-4506 | Biological | 7 | $1,022,820 |
| DR-1898 | Snow | 41 | $376,381 |
| DR-3180 | Severe Storm(s) | 29 | $183,338 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
13
Federal Funding
$6,092,151
Properties Protected
138
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.77
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 8 | $5,062,228 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $34,290 |
| 200.3: Acquisition of Public Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $311,366 |
| 95.1: FMA or CRS Plan | 1 | $33,320 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $18,713 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Klahr 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 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (6 declarations). 1,111 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,832,552 in public assistance recovery funding. 13 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.