Natural Disasters in Plains, PA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
91.6
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
89.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
67.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
78.1
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
23
Public Assistance
$33.4M
Individual Assistance
$19.3M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
7 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remnants of Hurricane Ida → | Hurricane | Sep 2021 | $3.3M | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $7.4M | $4.2M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Lee → | Flood | Sep 2011 | $13.3M | $12.3M |
| Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee → | Flood | Sep 2011 | — | — |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Sep 2011 | — | $188K |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Aug 2011 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Feb 2007 | $4.1M | — |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides → | Severe Storm | Jun 2006 | $1.4M | $1.4M |
| Hurricane Katrina → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Apr 2005 | $821K | $84K |
| Tropical Depression Ivan → | Hurricane | Sep 2004 | $3.1M | $1.1M |
| Severe Storms and Flooding Associated Wi… → | Severe Storm | Sep 2004 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Flood | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Blizzard of 96 → | Snowstorm | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms → | Severe Storm | Mar 1994 | — | — |
| Severe Snowfall & Winter Storm → | Snowstorm | Mar 1993 | — | — |
| Hurricane Gloria → | Hurricane | Oct 1985 | — | — |
| Snowstorms → | Snowstorm | Jan 1977 | — | — |
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PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
4,146
Total Claims Paid
$93,624,112
Avg Claim Payout
$22,582
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
44
Federal Funding
$16,533,875
Properties Protected
248
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.45
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 24 | $7,586,746 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine; 200.5: Acquisition of Vacant Land | 10 | $3,236,355 |
| 401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures | 3 | $963,192 |
| 106.2: Other Non Construction; 700.1: Management Costs - Salaries; 800.1: Miscellaneous | 1 | $1,500,000 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine; 201.1: Relocation of Private Structures - Riverine | 1 | $1,082,341 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Plains has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, lightning, cold wave. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (7 declarations). 4,146 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $33,435,310 in public assistance recovery funding. $19,264,404 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 44 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.