Natural Disasters in Linwood, PA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
92.9
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
93.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
33.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
84.3
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: FEMATotal Declarations
24
Public Assistance
$60.1M
Individual Assistance
$13.0M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
7 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remnants of Hurricane Ida → | Hurricane | Sep 2021 | $29.2M | $4.7M |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $26.9M | $3.5M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm → | Severe Ice Storm | Feb 2014 | — | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Lee → | Flood | Sep 2011 | — | $231K |
| Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee → | Flood | Sep 2011 | — | — |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Sep 2011 | — | $1.9M |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Aug 2011 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorms → | Snowstorm | Apr 2010 | $2.7M | — |
| Hurricane Katrina → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding Associated Wi… → | Severe Storm | Sep 2004 | — | — |
| Tropical Depression Ivan → | Hurricane | Sep 2004 | — | $117K |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Aug 2004 | — | $84K |
| Snow → | Severe Storm | Mar 2003 | $1.3M | — |
| Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarati… → | Hurricane | Sep 1999 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Flood | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Blizzard of 96 → | Snowstorm | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms → | Severe Storm | Mar 1994 | — | — |
| Severe Snowfall & Winter Storm → | Snowstorm | Mar 1993 | — | — |
Showing 20 of 34 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
3,032
Total Claims Paid
$57,180,751
Avg Claim Payout
$18,859
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
18
Federal Funding
$7,431,011
Properties Protected
89
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.88
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 9 | $3,705,461 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $190,695 |
| 800.1: Miscellaneous | 2 | $162,728 |
| 106.1: Other Non Construction (Regular Project Only) | 2 | $487,105 |
| 91.2: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - NEW | 1 | $24,350 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Linwood has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, strong wind, heat wave. The area has had 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (7 declarations). 3,032 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $60,074,287 in public assistance recovery funding. $12,988,400 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 18 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.