Natural Disasters in Alma, MI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
54.1
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
54.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
50.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
85.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 90.5 |
| Winter Weather | 89.7 |
| Tornado | 73.0 |
| Cold Wave | 67.2 |
| Hail | 59.0 |
| Ice Storm | 52.0 |
| Hurricane | 39.0 |
| Landslide | 33.0 |
| Earthquake | 32.7 |
| Heat Wave | 31.5 |
| Lightning | 24.4 |
| Wildfire | 6.6 |
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
11
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
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 |
| Jan 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jun 24, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS |
| Sep 18, 1986 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Sep 18, 1985 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Mar 19, 1976 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, ICING & FLOODING |
| Sep 30, 1975 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, HIGH WINDS & FLOODING |
| Apr 14, 1965 | Tornado | TORNADOES & SEVERE STORMS |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
113
Total IA Distributed
$575,955
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4326 | 3 | N/A | $789 |
| DR-4494 | 110 | $575,955 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
32
Total Claims Paid
$140,750
Avg Claim Payout
$4,398
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$661,595
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
17
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4494 | Biological | 4 | $618,227 |
| DR-3160 | Snow | 13 | $43,368 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$313,121
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.26
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $35,769 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $14,852 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 1 | $262,500 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Alma has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, winter weather, tornado. The area has had 11 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (3 declarations). 32 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $661,595 in public assistance recovery funding. $575,955 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.