Natural Disasters in Parker, PA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
69.3
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
70.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
42.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
86.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 85.3 |
| Lightning | 71.6 |
| Avalanche | 52.5 |
| Hurricane | 52.2 |
| Hail | 36.4 |
| Earthquake | 35.2 |
| Tornado | 34.2 |
| Strong Wind | 30.9 |
| Heat Wave | 30.8 |
| Ice Storm | 27.7 |
| Wildfire | 22.0 |
| Cold Wave | 9.4 |
| Winter Weather | 4.8 |
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
17
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| 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 |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| 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 |
| Aug 27, 1984 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Aug 19, 1980 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 13, 1980 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS & TORNADOES |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
435
Total Claims Paid
$6,179,007
Avg Claim Payout
$14,205
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,027,666
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
140
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1557 | Hurricane | 95 | $1,491,389 |
| DR-1898 | Snow | 41 | $270,636 |
| DR-4506 | Biological | 3 | $263,532 |
| DR-3180 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $2,109 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
5
Federal Funding
$441,924
Properties Protected
4
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.45
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 403.3: Stormwater Management - Flapgates/Floodgates | 1 | $6,613 |
| 401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures | 1 | $75,000 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $291,375 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $41,186 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $27,750 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Parker has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, lightning, avalanche. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (5 declarations). 435 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,027,666 in public assistance recovery funding. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.