Natural Disasters in Fennville, MI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
68.5
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
74.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
22.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
98.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 86.5 |
| Hail | 84.5 |
| Tornado | 76.3 |
| Ice Storm | 66.7 |
| Winter Weather | 64.8 |
| Landslide | 60.4 |
| Cold Wave | 57.8 |
| Lightning | 55.0 |
| Earthquake | 48.2 |
| Heat Wave | 45.1 |
| Hurricane | 38.0 |
| Wildfire | 32.6 |
| Coastal Flood | 28.2 |
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
16
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
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 |
| Jan 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jan 27, 1999 | Snowstorm | MI - SEVERE WEATHER 1/2 /99 |
| Sep 18, 1986 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Sep 8, 1980 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Feb 5, 1977 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
| Mar 19, 1976 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, ICING & FLOODING |
| Sep 30, 1975 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, HIGH WINDS & FLOODING |
| 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
69
Total Claims Paid
$1,250,103
Avg Claim Payout
$18,117
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$880,100
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
63
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1777 | Severe Storm(s) | 23 | $455,578 |
| DR-4121 | Flood | 13 | $224,820 |
| DR-3160 | Snow | 13 | $94,997 |
| DR-3137 | Snow | 10 | $85,095 |
| DR-4494 | Biological | 4 | $19,610 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
12
Federal Funding
$7,361,132
Properties Protected
3
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.79
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 4 | $67,300 |
| 206.1: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Private Structures | 2 | $3,621,683 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 2 | $0 |
| 300.4: Vegetation Management - Non Coastal Shoreline Stabilization; 301.1: Shoreline Stabilization (Riprap, etc.); 302.1: Landslide Stabilization - Structural | 1 | $3,343,417 |
| 93.2: Tribal Multihazard Mitigation Plan - NEW; 96.1: Public Awareness and Education (Brochures, Workshops, Videos, etc.) | 1 | $46,071 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Fennville has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, hail, tornado. The area has had 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (5 declarations). 69 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $880,100 in public assistance recovery funding. 12 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.