Natural Disasters in Vanderbilt, PA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
82.2
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
78.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
73.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
67.4
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
18
Public Assistance
$1.8M
Individual Assistance
$419K
Most Common Type
Snowstorm
5 declarations
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $913K | $407K |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Mar 2016 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Oct 2013 | — | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorms → | Snowstorm | Apr 2010 | $622K | — |
| Hurricane Katrina → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Tropical Depression Ivan → | Hurricane | Sep 2004 | — | $12K |
| Severe Storms and Flooding Associated With Tropical Depression Frances → | Severe Storm | Sep 2004 | — | — |
| Snow → | Severe Storm | Mar 2003 | $277K | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Flood | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Blizzard of 96 → | Snowstorm | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms → | Severe Storm | Mar 1994 | — | — |
| Severe Snowfall & Winter Storm → | Snowstorm | Mar 1993 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Nov 1985 | — | — |
| Snowstorms → | Snowstorm | Jan 1977 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Agnes → | Flood | Jun 1972 | — | — |
| Floods → | Flood | Sep 1971 | — | — |
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
718
Total Claims Paid
$10,046,275
Avg Claim Payout
$13,992
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$2,244,092
Properties Protected
34
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 3 | $1,112,359 |
| 200.3: Acquisition of Public Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $1,131,733 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Vanderbilt has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, lightning, hail. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is snowstorm (5 declarations). 718 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,811,994 in public assistance recovery funding. $419,202 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.