Natural Disasters in Brighton, MI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
73.5
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
85.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
94.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 93.8 |
| Tornado | 91.5 |
| Cold Wave | 80.9 |
| Ice Storm | 80.0 |
| Heat Wave | 64.2 |
| Landslide | 61.9 |
| Hail | 60.0 |
| Winter Weather | 55.5 |
| Lightning | 54.6 |
| Earthquake | 48.4 |
| Wildfire | 37.6 |
| Hurricane | 23.6 |
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
9
Most Recent
Flood
Feb 2024
Most Common Type
Flood
2 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2024 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Sep 23, 2003 | Other | POWER OUTAGE |
| Jan 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jan 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Apr 26, 1975 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, HIGH WINDS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
518
Total IA Distributed
$1,148,909
Repair/Replace
$267,416
Rental Assistance
$96,654
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4607 | 20 | N/A | — |
| DR-4547 | 2 | N/A | — |
| DR-4494 | 143 | $770,453 | — |
| DR-4757 | 306 | $335,364 | $1,271 |
| DR-1527 | 41 | $42,168 | $2,530 |
| DR-4195 | 6 | $924 | $171 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
127
Total Claims Paid
$985,887
Avg Claim Payout
$7,763
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$246,561
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
21
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-3160 | Snow | 17 | $176,750 |
| DR-4494 | Biological | 3 | $67,337 |
| DR-3189 | Other | 1 | $2,473 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$442,853
Properties Protected
6
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.06
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $438,665 |
| 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins; 405.1: Other Minor Flood Control | 1 | $4,188 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Brighton has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, tornado, cold wave. The area has had 9 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (2 declarations). 127 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $246,561 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,148,909 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.