Natural Disasters in Seward, PA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
87.8
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
88.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
30.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
92.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Lightning | 95.6 |
| Landslide | 91.3 |
| Strong Wind | 90.2 |
| Hail | 85.8 |
| Earthquake | 73.8 |
| Winter Weather | 70.4 |
| Hurricane | 69.0 |
| Ice Storm | 62.4 |
| Heat Wave | 59.9 |
| Tornado | 55.7 |
| Wildfire | 54.0 |
| Avalanche | 44.0 |
| Drought | 25.1 |
| Cold Wave | 14.9 |
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
20
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 |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Jun 13, 1980 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS & TORNADOES |
| Jul 21, 1977 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 29, 1977 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
| Sep 18, 1971 | Flood | FLOODS |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1,571
Total Claims Paid
$21,284,346
Avg Claim Payout
$13,548
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$8,102,568
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
284
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4506 | Biological | 21 | $4,568,072 |
| DR-1898 | Snow | 106 | $1,918,920 |
| DR-1557 | Hurricane | 110 | $1,142,988 |
| DR-3180 | Severe Storm(s) | 47 | $472,588 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
8
Federal Funding
$2,318,457
Properties Protected
11
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.87
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 3 | $126,106 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $37,875 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $740,476 |
| 700.1: Management Costs - Salaries; 700.4: Management Costs - Supplies; 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $30,000 |
| 500.2: Flood Control - Berm, Levee, or Dike | 1 | $1,200,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Seward has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, landslide, strong wind. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (6 declarations). 1,571 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $8,102,568 in public assistance recovery funding. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.