Natural Disasters in Shamokin, PA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
79.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
78.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
52.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
89.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 91.2 |
| Strong Wind | 84.5 |
| Landslide | 82.8 |
| Hurricane | 79.8 |
| Lightning | 71.7 |
| Earthquake | 63.7 |
| Heat Wave | 59.2 |
| Ice Storm | 48.3 |
| Cold Wave | 47.9 |
| Tornado | 46.9 |
| Avalanche | 42.7 |
| Wildfire | 31.3 |
| Hail | 19.5 |
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
19
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Sep 12, 2011 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM LEE |
| Sep 8, 2011 | Flood | REMNANTS OF TROPICAL STORM LEE |
| Jun 30, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| 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 |
| Sep 22, 1999 | Flood | TROPICAL DEPRESSION DENNIS PA |
| 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 |
| Jun 3, 1985 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, HIGH WINDS & TORNADOES |
| Oct 20, 1976 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Sep 26, 1975 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1,721
Total Claims Paid
$24,248,809
Avg Claim Payout
$14,090
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$9,144,911
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
192
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4030 | Flood | 141 | $8,663,026 |
| DR-1557 | Hurricane | 27 | $349,178 |
| DR-3180 | Severe Storm(s) | 23 | $129,381 |
| DR-4506 | Biological | 1 | $3,326 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
13
Federal Funding
$1,979,714
Properties Protected
16
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.89
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 5 | $389,659 |
| 500.1: Flood Control - Floodwall | 3 | $141,126 |
| 403.3: Stormwater Management - Flapgates/Floodgates | 2 | $693,034 |
| 601.1: Generators | 2 | $412,500 |
| 401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures | 1 | $343,395 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Shamokin has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, strong wind, landslide. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (7 declarations). 1,721 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $9,144,911 in public assistance recovery funding. 13 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.