Natural Disasters in South Hero, VT
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
1.9
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
8.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
99.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 34.7 |
| Hurricane | 34.5 |
| Earthquake | 30.6 |
| Lightning | 21.1 |
| Winter Weather | 18.2 |
| Heat Wave | 13.7 |
| Strong Wind | 11.6 |
| Landslide | 8.3 |
| Cold Wave | 7.4 |
| Tornado | 4.8 |
| Wildfire | 4.6 |
| Hail | 1.8 |
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
Aug 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2024 | Tropical Storm | TROPICAL DEPRESSION DEBBY |
| Jul 14, 2023 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Jul 10, 2023 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Mar 20, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM AND FLOODING |
| Aug 22, 2021 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM HENRI |
| Apr 8, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jul 30, 2018 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM AND FLOODING |
| Jan 2, 2018 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM AND FLOODING |
| Jan 29, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Sep 1, 2011 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM IRENE |
| Aug 29, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| Jun 15, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 15, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, A TORNADO, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jan 15, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE ICE STORMS, RAIN, HIGH WINDS AND FLOODING |
| May 12, 1993 | Flood | HEAVY RAIN, SNOWMELT & FLOODING |
| Jul 6, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, & LANDSLIDES |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
659
Total IA Distributed
$1,431,518
Repair/Replace
$680,365
Rental Assistance
$171,182
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1995 | 379 | $642,627 | $1,377 |
| DR-4480 | 87 | $472,594 | — |
| DR-4020 | 79 | $109,420 | $1,613 |
| DR-4720 | 60 | $95,744 | $5,710 |
| DR-4532 | 17 | $71,222 | — |
| DR-4022 | 25 | $36,089 | $1,584 |
| DR-4810 | 12 | $3,822 | $869 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
59
Total Claims Paid
$789,179
Avg Claim Payout
$13,376
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$768,649
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
42
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1995 | Severe Storm(s) | 35 | $642,564 |
| DR-1784 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $110,969 |
| DR-3167 | Snow | 4 | $15,116 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$35,261
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 301.1: Shoreline Stabilization (Riprap, etc.) | 1 | $35,261 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
South Hero has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, hurricane, earthquake. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 59 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $768,649 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,431,518 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.