Natural Disasters in Big Rapids, MI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
69.8
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
66.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
64.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
62.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 99.6 |
| Winter Weather | 92.8 |
| Landslide | 68.5 |
| Cold Wave | 65.6 |
| Tornado | 62.8 |
| Ice Storm | 51.7 |
| Lightning | 50.9 |
| Hail | 46.2 |
| Wildfire | 29.2 |
| Heat Wave | 29.0 |
| Earthquake | 27.8 |
| Hurricane | 27.4 |
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
Snowstorm
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 |
| Jan 27, 1999 | Snowstorm | MI - SEVERE WEATHER 1/2 /99 |
| Sep 18, 1986 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Sep 18, 1985 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Mar 2, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Mar 19, 1976 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, ICING & FLOODING |
| Sep 30, 1975 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, HIGH WINDS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
57
Total Claims Paid
$1,350,664
Avg Claim Payout
$23,696
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$556,395
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
11
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4494 | Biological | 2 | $511,155 |
| DR-3160 | Snow | 5 | $23,301 |
| DR-3137 | Snow | 4 | $21,939 |
Big Rapids 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, landslide. The area has had 12 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is snowstorm (3 declarations). 57 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $556,395 in public assistance recovery funding.