Natural Disasters in Albion, MI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
74.5
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
76.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
35.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
93.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 97.2 |
| Hail | 89.5 |
| Tornado | 88.3 |
| Cold Wave | 75.7 |
| Ice Storm | 71.6 |
| Winter Weather | 68.2 |
| Earthquake | 66.6 |
| Landslide | 62.1 |
| Lightning | 53.2 |
| Heat Wave | 50.5 |
| Hurricane | 37.5 |
| Wildfire | 28.5 |
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
9
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Snowstorm
3 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 23, 2003 | Other | POWER OUTAGE |
| Jan 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Sep 8, 1980 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Apr 26, 1975 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, HIGH WINDS & FLOODING |
| Apr 5, 1972 | Snowstorm | SEVERE STORM & FREEZING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
60
Total Claims Paid
$226,628
Avg Claim Payout
$3,777
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,281,279
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
40
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4494 | Biological | 11 | $1,047,000 |
| DR-3160 | Snow | 24 | $180,872 |
| DR-3225 | Hurricane | 4 | $49,957 |
| DR-3189 | Other | 1 | $3,450 |
Albion has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, hail, tornado. The area has had 9 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is snowstorm (3 declarations). 60 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,281,279 in public assistance recovery funding.