Natural Disasters in Orrtanna, PA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
67.5
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
70.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
36.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
66.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 87.6 |
| Hurricane | 84.1 |
| Strong Wind | 72.7 |
| Earthquake | 72.6 |
| Winter Weather | 71.5 |
| Heat Wave | 68.6 |
| Lightning | 56.5 |
| Tornado | 46.2 |
| Ice Storm | 46.2 |
| Wildfire | 44.2 |
| Landslide | 39.4 |
| Hail | 32.7 |
| Cold Wave | 26.5 |
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
20
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 |
| Mar 23, 2016 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Sep 12, 2011 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM LEE |
| Sep 8, 2011 | Flood | REMNANTS OF TROPICAL STORM LEE |
| Apr 16, 2010 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORMS |
| Jun 30, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| 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 |
| Jun 18, 1996 | Flood | FLOODING, SEVERE STORMS |
| 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
399
Total Claims Paid
$6,696,747
Avg Claim Payout
$16,784
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$9,982,540
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
145
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4506 | Biological | 16 | $9,069,843 |
| DR-1898 | Snow | 46 | $419,563 |
| DR-4030 | Flood | 57 | $355,794 |
| DR-3180 | Severe Storm(s) | 26 | $137,340 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$266,700
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $266,700 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Orrtanna has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, hurricane, strong wind. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (7 declarations). 399 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $9,982,540 in public assistance recovery funding. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.