Natural Disasters in Tionesta, PA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
19.9
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
13.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
84.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
25.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Lightning | 90.2 |
| Landslide | 60.8 |
| Hurricane | 52.1 |
| Avalanche | 45.5 |
| Earthquake | 19.6 |
| Strong Wind | 19.4 |
| Tornado | 14.0 |
| Cold Wave | 13.4 |
| Winter Weather | 12.8 |
| Ice Storm | 10.6 |
| Wildfire | 4.8 |
| Heat Wave | 4.4 |
| Hail | 3.4 |
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
12
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Hurricane
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jan 10, 2013 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| 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 |
| Aug 23, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jan 21, 1996 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 16, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL & WINTER STORM |
| Jun 3, 1985 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, HIGH WINDS & TORNADOES |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
78
Total IA Distributed
$242,104
Repair/Replace
$62,816
Rental Assistance
$6,302
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4506 | 27 | $154,458 | — |
| DR-1485 | 51 | $87,646 | $3,146 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
14
Total Claims Paid
$193,566
Avg Claim Payout
$13,826
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$69,171
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
14
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1485 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $59,289 |
| DR-4506 | Biological | 1 | $9,883 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$22,500
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $22,500 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Tionesta has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, landslide, hurricane. The area has had 12 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (4 declarations). 14 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $69,171 in public assistance recovery funding. $242,104 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.