Natural Disasters in North East, PA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
84.1
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
82.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
53.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
84.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Lightning | 96.0 |
| Winter Weather | 95.0 |
| Strong Wind | 93.7 |
| Hurricane | 71.1 |
| Ice Storm | 70.1 |
| Tornado | 66.6 |
| Earthquake | 60.1 |
| Hail | 51.9 |
| Landslide | 44.8 |
| Heat Wave | 40.6 |
| Cold Wave | 38.9 |
| Wildfire | 36.9 |
| Coastal Flood | 36.4 |
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
11
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Hurricane
3 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| 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 |
| Jan 21, 1996 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 16, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL & WINTER STORM |
| Jun 3, 1985 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, HIGH WINDS & TORNADOES |
| Jan 29, 1977 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
511
Total Claims Paid
$5,972,695
Avg Claim Payout
$11,688
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$17,728
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
1
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4506 | Biological | 1 | $17,728 |
North East has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, winter weather, strong wind. The area has had 11 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (3 declarations). 511 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $17,728 in public assistance recovery funding.