Natural Disasters in East Grand Rapids, MI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
92.2
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
94.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
17.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
96.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 99.0 |
| Tornado | 97.8 |
| Winter Weather | 95.7 |
| Heat Wave | 95.1 |
| Cold Wave | 89.4 |
| Ice Storm | 83.6 |
| Landslide | 83.4 |
| Earthquake | 73.6 |
| Hail | 73.4 |
| Lightning | 72.6 |
| Wildfire | 42.6 |
| Hurricane | 33.6 |
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
13
Most Recent
Flood
Feb 2024
Most Common Type
Flood
3 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 |
| Jun 18, 2013 | Flood | 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 |
| Jun 24, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS |
| Sep 18, 1986 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Mar 19, 1976 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, ICING & FLOODING |
| Apr 14, 1965 | Tornado | TORNADOES & SEVERE STORMS |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
657
Total Claims Paid
$10,316,238
Avg Claim Payout
$15,702
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$47,530,753
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
123
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4494 | Biological | 20 | $45,486,557 |
| DR-4121 | Flood | 36 | $1,280,179 |
| DR-3160 | Snow | 41 | $379,824 |
| DR-3137 | Snow | 23 | $300,541 |
| DR-3225 | Hurricane | 2 | $75,142 |
| DR-3189 | Other | 1 | $8,510 |
East Grand Rapids has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, tornado, winter weather. The area has had 13 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (3 declarations). 657 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $47,530,753 in public assistance recovery funding.