Natural Disasters in LeRaysville, PA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
73.1
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
74.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
37.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
67.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Lightning | 90.8 |
| Landslide | 81.4 |
| Hurricane | 69.4 |
| Avalanche | 53.9 |
| Ice Storm | 49.1 |
| Earthquake | 45.1 |
| Cold Wave | 41.2 |
| Heat Wave | 32.7 |
| Tornado | 31.6 |
| Strong Wind | 27.8 |
| Wildfire | 21.7 |
| Hail | 19.7 |
| Winter Weather | 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
21
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Feb 23, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 30, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA |
| Apr 14, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 19, 2004 | Hurricane | TROPICAL DEPRESSION IVAN |
| Sep 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING ASSOCIATED WITH TROPICAL DEPRESSION FRANCES |
| Aug 6, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 21, 1996 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 |
| Mar 16, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL & WINTER STORM |
| Oct 20, 1976 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Sep 26, 1975 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
898
Total Claims Paid
$24,789,934
Avg Claim Payout
$27,606
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$27,575,972
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
1,011
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4408 | Flood | 126 | $10,597,059 |
| DR-4030 | Flood | 463 | $8,967,461 |
| DR-4003 | Severe Storm(s) | 220 | $4,226,420 |
| DR-4292 | Flood | 12 | $1,985,532 |
| DR-1557 | Hurricane | 85 | $1,193,194 |
| DR-1684 | Severe Storm(s) | 73 | $367,610 |
| DR-1587 | Severe Storm(s) | 32 | $238,696 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
10
Federal Funding
$1,388,967
Properties Protected
17
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.91
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 8 | $1,308,717 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $35,250 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $45,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
LeRaysville has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, landslide, hurricane. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 898 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $27,575,972 in public assistance recovery funding. 10 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.