Natural Disasters in Gladwin, MI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
40.3
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
31.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
79.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
57.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 82.1 |
| Strong Wind | 68.3 |
| Cold Wave | 67.2 |
| Lightning | 65.8 |
| Hail | 54.3 |
| Tornado | 49.0 |
| Landslide | 41.0 |
| Wildfire | 38.9 |
| Ice Storm | 35.1 |
| Earthquake | 22.7 |
| Hurricane | 22.5 |
| Heat Wave | 18.5 |
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
12
Most Recent
Dam/Levee Break
Jul 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
3 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2020 | Dam/Levee Break | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| May 21, 2020 | Dam/Levee Break | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Jun 30, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
1,079
Total IA Distributed
$5,360,246
Repair/Replace
$4,830,062
Rental Assistance
$282,136
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4547 | 985 | $5,145,707 | $9,232 |
| DR-4494 | 26 | $125,232 | — |
| DR-4326 | 58 | $74,435 | $1,265 |
| DR-1527 | 10 | $14,872 | $2,089 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
31
Total Claims Paid
$1,737,767
Avg Claim Payout
$56,057
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,500,044
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
26
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4547 | Severe Storm(s) | 25 | $2,494,620 |
| DR-3160 | Snow | 1 | $5,424 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 1 | $0 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Gladwin has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, strong wind, cold wave. The area has had 12 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (3 declarations). 31 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,500,044 in public assistance recovery funding. $5,360,246 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.