Natural Disasters in Prompton, PA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
56.3
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
55.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
50.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
37.3
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
25
Public Assistance
$20.7M
Individual Assistance
$1.1M
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
6 declarations
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical Storm Debby → | Tropical Storm | Sep 2024 | $1.0M | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $17.0M | $557K |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Oct 2013 | — | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Lee → | Flood | Sep 2011 | $237K | — |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Sep 2011 | — | — |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Aug 2011 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Feb 2007 | $31K | — |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides → | Severe Storm | Jun 2006 | — | $229K |
| Hurricane Katrina → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Apr 2005 | $1.4M | $33K |
| Tropical Depression Ivan → | Hurricane | Sep 2004 | $609K | $116K |
| Severe Storms and Flooding Associated With Tropical Depression Frances → | Severe Storm | Sep 2004 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Aug 2003 | $514K | $139K |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Flood | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Blizzard of 96 → | Snowstorm | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| 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
221
Total Claims Paid
$4,724,007
Avg Claim Payout
$21,376
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
5
Federal Funding
$701,593
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.67
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $75,355 |
| 601.1: Generators | 2 | $587,238 |
| 904.2: Advance Assistance (FMA and PDMC) | 1 | $39,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Prompton has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, landslide, strong wind. The area has had 25 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 221 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $20,746,473 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,073,009 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.