Natural Disasters in Clare, MI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
66.1
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
64.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
57.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
66.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 95.1 |
| Strong Wind | 90.0 |
| Tornado | 80.2 |
| Hail | 79.6 |
| Cold Wave | 77.5 |
| Ice Storm | 62.7 |
| Lightning | 54.9 |
| Landslide | 44.1 |
| Heat Wave | 38.0 |
| Earthquake | 37.0 |
| Hurricane | 33.0 |
| Wildfire | 18.4 |
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
11
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 |
| Aug 2, 2017 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| 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
37
Total Claims Paid
$542,744
Avg Claim Payout
$14,669
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$527,389
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
15
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4494 | Biological | 7 | $470,695 |
| DR-3160 | Snow | 8 | $56,693 |
Clare has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, strong wind, tornado. The area has had 11 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (3 declarations). 37 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $527,389 in public assistance recovery funding.