Natural Disasters in Argentine, MI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
92.2
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
91.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
43.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
70.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Tornado | 98.5 |
| Cold Wave | 98.3 |
| Strong Wind | 97.9 |
| Hail | 91.1 |
| Ice Storm | 89.6 |
| Lightning | 89.5 |
| Heat Wave | 85.6 |
| Earthquake | 70.8 |
| Winter Weather | 59.0 |
| Landslide | 52.6 |
| Hurricane | 45.3 |
| Wildfire | 25.9 |
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
14
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jan 16, 2016 | Toxic Substances | CONTAMINATED WATER |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jun 30, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 23, 2003 | Other | POWER OUTAGE |
| Jan 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jul 11, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES,AND FLOODING |
| 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 26, 1975 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, HIGH WINDS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
453
Total Claims Paid
$3,110,822
Avg Claim Payout
$6,867
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$8,989,632
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
102
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4494 | Biological | 35 | $8,430,268 |
| DR-3160 | Snow | 57 | $519,880 |
| DR-3189 | Other | 10 | $39,484 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
17
Federal Funding
$4,133,625
Properties Protected
26
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.33
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 5 | $875,450 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 3 | $382,092 |
| 401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures | 3 | $833,765 |
| 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions | 1 | $553,252 |
| 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions; 405.1: Other Minor Flood Control | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Argentine has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, cold wave, strong wind. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (4 declarations). 453 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $8,989,632 in public assistance recovery funding. 17 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.