Natural Disasters in Bronson, MI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
51.8
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
47.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
68.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
62.5
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
6
Public Assistance
$92K
Individual Assistance
$260K
Most Common Type
Biological
2 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $27K | $260K |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Snow → | Snowstorm | Jan 2001 | $65K | — |
| Blizzards & Snowstorms → | Snowstorm | Jan 1978 | — | — |
| Tornadoes & Severe Storms → | Tornado | Apr 1965 | — | — |
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
32
Total Claims Paid
$590,479
Avg Claim Payout
$18,452
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Bronson has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, tornado, strong wind. The area has had 6 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 32 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $91,568 in public assistance recovery funding. $260,063 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.