Natural Disasters in Delton, MI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
46.0
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
55.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
20.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
90.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 76.5 |
| Landslide | 74.3 |
| Tornado | 72.1 |
| Ice Storm | 69.6 |
| Hail | 59.9 |
| Cold Wave | 50.5 |
| Winter Weather | 39.6 |
| Earthquake | 35.1 |
| Heat Wave | 32.5 |
| Lightning | 29.0 |
| Wildfire | 24.8 |
| Hurricane | 21.1 |
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
13
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Snowstorm
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 18, 2013 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Jul 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Jan 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Feb 5, 1977 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
| Apr 26, 1975 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, HIGH WINDS & FLOODING |
| Apr 5, 1972 | Snowstorm | SEVERE STORM & FREEZING |
| Apr 14, 1965 | Tornado | TORNADOES & SEVERE STORMS |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
278
Total Claims Paid
$3,030,039
Avg Claim Payout
$10,899
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,044,025
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
34
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1777 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $703,477 |
| DR-4121 | Flood | 18 | $238,779 |
| DR-3160 | Snow | 5 | $57,717 |
| DR-3137 | Snow | 2 | $44,053 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$301,057
Properties Protected
3
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.32
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $14,250 |
| 202.2: Elevation of Private Structures - Coastal | 1 | $180,583 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $67,830 |
| 90.4: Mitigation Plan - Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $38,394 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Delton has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, landslide, tornado. The area has had 13 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is snowstorm (5 declarations). 278 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,044,025 in public assistance recovery funding. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.