Natural Disasters in Penbrook, PA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
91.1
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
90.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
37.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
96.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 98.2 |
| Strong Wind | 93.2 |
| Hurricane | 89.2 |
| Heat Wave | 88.4 |
| Lightning | 88.3 |
| Earthquake | 87.3 |
| Landslide | 84.6 |
| Tornado | 79.8 |
| Cold Wave | 67.7 |
| Ice Storm | 51.7 |
| Drought | 49.3 |
| Avalanche | 41.1 |
| Wildfire | 38.9 |
| Hail | 23.7 |
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
22
Most Recent
Hurricane
Sep 2021
Most Common Type
Flood
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2021 | Hurricane | REMNANTS OF HURRICANE IDA |
| Mar 30, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Mar 23, 2016 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Jan 10, 2013 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| 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 |
| Sep 22, 1999 | Flood | TROPICAL DEPRESSION DENNIS PA |
| 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 |
Showing 20 of 22 declarations
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
5,245
Total Claims Paid
$86,089,209
Avg Claim Payout
$16,414
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$57,343,851
Disasters with PA
9
Total Projects
771
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4506 | Biological | 40 | $31,892,003 |
| DR-4030 | Flood | 436 | $17,495,152 |
| DR-1557 | Hurricane | 148 | $2,633,922 |
| DR-1898 | Snow | 56 | $2,144,316 |
| DR-4618 | Hurricane | 36 | $1,637,523 |
| DR-3180 | Severe Storm(s) | 46 | $1,445,027 |
| DR-1587 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $72,718 |
| DR-1485 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $13,411 |
| DR-3235 | Hurricane | 1 | $9,779 |
Penbrook has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, strong wind, hurricane. The area has had 22 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (7 declarations). 5,245 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $57,343,851 in public assistance recovery funding.