Natural Disasters in Applegate, MI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
70.3
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
65.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
72.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
68.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 95.7 |
| Winter Weather | 89.7 |
| Ice Storm | 71.4 |
| Strong Wind | 71.2 |
| Tornado | 63.0 |
| Hail | 62.3 |
| Hurricane | 55.4 |
| Heat Wave | 45.9 |
| Earthquake | 33.7 |
| Landslide | 33.1 |
| Lightning | 30.9 |
| Coastal Flood | 26.6 |
| Wildfire | 12.2 |
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
12
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
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 |
| Jun 30, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jan 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jul 23, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 18, 1986 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Sep 18, 1985 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Feb 5, 1977 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
| Mar 19, 1976 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, ICING & FLOODING |
| Apr 12, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
49
Total IA Distributed
$84,492
Repair/Replace
$45,004
Rental Assistance
$13,737
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1527 | 42 | $63,997 | $982 |
| DR-4494 | 7 | $20,495 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
14
Total Claims Paid
$112,828
Avg Claim Payout
$8,059
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$91,695
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
20
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-3160 | Snow | 19 | $88,266 |
| DR-4494 | Biological | 1 | $3,429 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$392,679
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.08
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $4,066 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $17,363 |
| 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins | 1 | $371,250 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Applegate has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, winter weather, ice storm. The area has had 12 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (3 declarations). 14 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $91,695 in public assistance recovery funding. $84,492 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.