Natural Disasters in Auburn, MI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
78.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
78.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
44.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
98.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 94.7 |
| Strong Wind | 94.4 |
| Cold Wave | 89.9 |
| Tornado | 84.0 |
| Hail | 83.7 |
| Ice Storm | 62.6 |
| Lightning | 57.0 |
| Heat Wave | 53.6 |
| Coastal Flood | 45.8 |
| Earthquake | 42.1 |
| Hurricane | 42.1 |
| Landslide | 14.9 |
| Wildfire | 14.7 |
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
Severe Storm
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Aug 2, 2017 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jan 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jun 24, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS |
| 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 |
| Mar 19, 1976 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, ICING & FLOODING |
| Apr 12, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Dec 1, 1972 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 14, 1965 | Tornado | TORNADOES & SEVERE STORMS |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
417
Total IA Distributed
$1,131,763
Repair/Replace
$541,951
Rental Assistance
$59,160
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4494 | 92 | $483,170 | — |
| DR-4326 | 245 | $383,220 | $2,371 |
| DR-4547 | 76 | $265,017 | $6,867 |
| DR-1527 | 4 | $357 | $102 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
515
Total Claims Paid
$2,490,221
Avg Claim Payout
$4,835
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$8,298,719
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
25
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4494 | Biological | 10 | $8,179,717 |
| DR-3160 | Snow | 15 | $119,002 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
8
Federal Funding
$1,846,661
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.42
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 301.1: Shoreline Stabilization (Riprap, etc.) | 2 | $109,181 |
| 203.3: Wet Floodproofing Public Structures - Riverine | 1 | $389,912 |
| 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins; 405.1: Other Minor Flood Control | 1 | $971,226 |
| 403.3: Stormwater Management - Flapgates/Floodgates | 1 | $264,415 |
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 1 | $5,700 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Auburn has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, strong wind, cold wave. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (4 declarations). 515 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $8,298,719 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,131,763 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.