Natural Disasters in Bridgman, MI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
81.7
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
81.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
44.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
98.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 95.0 |
| Hail | 89.7 |
| Cold Wave | 88.9 |
| Tornado | 83.4 |
| Winter Weather | 75.7 |
| Earthquake | 71.9 |
| Heat Wave | 65.1 |
| Lightning | 61.2 |
| Landslide | 61.2 |
| Ice Storm | 47.9 |
| Coastal Flood | 38.8 |
| Hurricane | 31.7 |
| Wildfire | 23.5 |
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
Flood
5 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 |
| Mar 29, 1982 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Sep 8, 1980 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Apr 26, 1975 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, HIGH WINDS & FLOODING |
| Apr 12, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Dec 1, 1972 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
309
Total Claims Paid
$4,428,607
Avg Claim Payout
$14,332
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$741,729
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
39
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4494 | Biological | 2 | $393,602 |
| DR-3137 | Snow | 15 | $173,054 |
| DR-3160 | Snow | 21 | $171,068 |
| DR-3225 | Hurricane | 1 | $4,006 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$84,260
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 90.4: Mitigation Plan - Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $51,818 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $32,442 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Bridgman has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, hail, cold wave. The area has had 12 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (5 declarations). 309 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $741,729 in public assistance recovery funding. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.