Natural Disasters in Seven Springs, PA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
64.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
63.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
51.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
81.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 81.4 |
| Lightning | 79.7 |
| Winter Weather | 75.2 |
| Hurricane | 73.2 |
| Strong Wind | 62.3 |
| Hail | 62.1 |
| Earthquake | 54.2 |
| Drought | 50.8 |
| Avalanche | 44.7 |
| Wildfire | 40.8 |
| Tornado | 35.5 |
| Ice Storm | 29.9 |
| Heat Wave | 20.3 |
| Cold Wave | 11.7 |
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
21
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8, 2011 | Flood | REMNANTS OF TROPICAL STORM LEE |
| Apr 16, 2010 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORMS |
| 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 |
| Jun 8, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES,AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Nov 9, 1985 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Aug 27, 1984 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 21, 1977 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 29, 1977 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
390
Total Claims Paid
$2,562,514
Avg Claim Payout
$6,571
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,024,200
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
158
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1898 | Snow | 69 | $469,077 |
| DR-1557 | Hurricane | 49 | $272,129 |
| DR-3180 | Severe Storm(s) | 35 | $164,259 |
| DR-4506 | Biological | 5 | $118,736 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
8
Federal Funding
$708,532
Properties Protected
14
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.63
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $79,087 |
| 203.1: Wet Floodproofing Private Structures - Riverine | 2 | $1,749 |
| 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 1 | $1,800 |
| 800.1: Miscellaneous | 1 | $18,646 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $464,750 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Seven Springs has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, lightning, winter weather. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (6 declarations). 390 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,024,200 in public assistance recovery funding. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.