Natural Disasters in Westwood, PA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
76.4
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
73.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
60.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
96.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Lightning | 84.5 |
| Landslide | 80.6 |
| Hurricane | 76.2 |
| Winter Weather | 74.6 |
| Strong Wind | 73.9 |
| Hail | 72.0 |
| Cold Wave | 70.5 |
| Tornado | 63.9 |
| Earthquake | 60.6 |
| Avalanche | 51.2 |
| Wildfire | 41.0 |
| Ice Storm | 38.4 |
| Heat Wave | 21.7 |
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
18
Most Recent
Tropical Storm
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Flood
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2024 | Tropical Storm | TROPICAL STORM DEBBY |
| Mar 30, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| 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 |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| 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 |
| Jul 21, 1977 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 29, 1977 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
798
Total Claims Paid
$3,207,370
Avg Claim Payout
$4,019
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,410,240
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
162
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4815 | Tropical Storm | 8 | $1,303,447 |
| DR-1898 | Snow | 84 | $476,247 |
| DR-4506 | Biological | 9 | $420,249 |
| DR-3180 | Severe Storm(s) | 61 | $210,296 |
Westwood has a relatively 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 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (5 declarations). 798 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,410,240 in public assistance recovery funding.