Natural Disasters in Bay Port, MI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
59.0
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
57.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
58.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
90.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 88.0 |
| Winter Weather | 86.3 |
| Strong Wind | 79.7 |
| Hail | 62.8 |
| Hurricane | 58.2 |
| Tornado | 52.8 |
| Lightning | 51.9 |
| Ice Storm | 49.3 |
| Coastal Flood | 43.2 |
| Heat Wave | 41.6 |
| Earthquake | 29.1 |
| Landslide | 25.8 |
| Wildfire | 9.7 |
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
8
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 |
| Sep 18, 1986 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Sep 18, 1985 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Apr 12, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
49
Total Claims Paid
$228,307
Avg Claim Payout
$4,659
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,333,029
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
18
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4494 | Biological | 5 | $2,272,241 |
| DR-3160 | Snow | 13 | $60,788 |
Bay Port 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, strong wind. The area has had 8 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (3 declarations). 49 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,333,029 in public assistance recovery funding.