Natural Disasters in Royersford, PA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
96.8
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
97.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
19.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
92.7
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
29
Public Assistance
$88.3M
Individual Assistance
$10.7M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
8 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remnants of Hurricane Ida → | Hurricane | Sep 2021 | $21.3M | $6.2M |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $59.6M | $2.9M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Mar 2016 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm → | Severe Ice Storm | Feb 2014 | — | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Jan 2013 | — | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Lee → | Flood | Sep 2011 | $2.7M | $103K |
| Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee → | Flood | Sep 2011 | — | — |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Sep 2011 | — | $849K |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Aug 2011 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorms → | Snowstorm | Apr 2010 | $3.2M | — |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides → | Severe Storm | Jun 2006 | — | $485K |
| Hurricane Katrina → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Tropical Depression Ivan → | Hurricane | Sep 2004 | — | $108K |
| Severe Storms and Flooding Associated Wi… → | Severe Storm | Sep 2004 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Aug 2004 | — | $20K |
| Snow → | Severe Storm | Mar 2003 | $1.4M | — |
| Tropical Storm Allison → | Severe Storm | Jun 2001 | — | — |
| Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarati… → | Hurricane | Sep 1999 | — | — |
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PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
6,187
Total Claims Paid
$185,139,645
Avg Claim Payout
$29,924
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
28
Federal Funding
$21,230,731
Properties Protected
128
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.40
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 21 | $17,942,451 |
| 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 2 | $397,500 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $37,499 |
| 200.3: Acquisition of Public Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine; 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 1 | $250,650 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine; 200.5: Acquisition of Vacant Land | 1 | $626,203 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Royersford has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, strong wind, cold wave. The area has had 29 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (8 declarations). 6,187 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $88,250,428 in public assistance recovery funding. $10,650,960 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 28 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.