Natural Disasters in Matamoras, PA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
65.9
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
66.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
40.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
17.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 76.7 |
| Cold Wave | 76.6 |
| Wildfire | 71.9 |
| Landslide | 67.6 |
| Winter Weather | 63.7 |
| Strong Wind | 62.5 |
| Earthquake | 56.1 |
| Lightning | 56.0 |
| Avalanche | 42.8 |
| Heat Wave | 39.9 |
| Ice Storm | 38.1 |
| Tornado | 27.8 |
| Drought | 15.1 |
| Hail | 10.8 |
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
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Hurricane
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jan 10, 2013 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Sep 3, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| Aug 29, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| 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 |
| Jun 8, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES,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 |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
| Aug 19, 1969 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Aug 18, 1965 | Drought | WATER SHORTAGE |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
219
Total Claims Paid
$2,964,546
Avg Claim Payout
$13,537
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$981,907
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
52
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1557 | Hurricane | 28 | $353,974 |
| DR-1587 | Severe Storm(s) | 19 | $327,875 |
| DR-4506 | Biological | 5 | $300,058 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$256,350
Properties Protected
1
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 1 | $219,713 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $36,638 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Matamoras has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, cold wave, wildfire. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (6 declarations). 219 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $981,907 in public assistance recovery funding. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.