Natural Disasters in Farwell, MI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
47.5
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
32.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
95.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
44.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 94.8 |
| Winter Weather | 92.0 |
| Cold Wave | 69.9 |
| Lightning | 68.2 |
| Landslide | 64.8 |
| Hail | 61.6 |
| Tornado | 58.0 |
| Wildfire | 42.7 |
| Ice Storm | 42.2 |
| Heat Wave | 26.0 |
| Earthquake | 23.8 |
| Hurricane | 21.5 |
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
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Biological
2 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jan 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Sep 18, 1986 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & 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 |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
25
Total IA Distributed
$110,258
Repair/Replace
$1,527
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4494 | 22 | $108,731 | — |
| DR-4326 | 3 | $1,527 | $1,497 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
8
Total Claims Paid
$26,830
Avg Claim Payout
$3,354
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$16,371
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
4
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-3160 | Snow | 4 | $16,371 |
Farwell has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, winter weather, cold wave. The area has had 9 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 8 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $16,371 in public assistance recovery funding. $110,258 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.