Natural Disasters in Mattawana, PA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
69.3
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
57.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
93.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
60.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 80.7 |
| Landslide | 80.2 |
| Strong Wind | 77.7 |
| Hurricane | 77.3 |
| Lightning | 66.3 |
| Avalanche | 57.3 |
| Earthquake | 48.6 |
| Heat Wave | 42.7 |
| Tornado | 41.8 |
| Wildfire | 26.6 |
| Hail | 25.0 |
| Ice Storm | 23.8 |
| Cold Wave | 17.9 |
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
17
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Sep 12, 2011 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM LEE |
| Sep 8, 2011 | Flood | REMNANTS OF TROPICAL STORM LEE |
| 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 13, 1996 | Flood | FLOODING ASSOCIATED WITH TROPICAL DEPRESSION FRAN |
| 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 |
| Oct 20, 1976 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Sep 26, 1975 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
487
Total Claims Paid
$3,852,834
Avg Claim Payout
$7,911
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$479,186
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
77
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4030 | Flood | 37 | $288,285 |
| DR-1557 | Hurricane | 27 | $132,026 |
| DR-3180 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $58,874 |
Mattawana has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, landslide, strong wind. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (7 declarations). 487 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $479,186 in public assistance recovery funding.