Natural Disasters in Grass Lake, MI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
76.5
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
78.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
34.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
91.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Tornado | 93.6 |
| Strong Wind | 88.5 |
| Hail | 87.8 |
| Cold Wave | 78.9 |
| Ice Storm | 77.3 |
| Winter Weather | 70.9 |
| Earthquake | 68.1 |
| Landslide | 63.2 |
| Heat Wave | 57.7 |
| Lightning | 56.7 |
| Hurricane | 39.5 |
| Wildfire | 32.9 |
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
10
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Snowstorm
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| 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 |
| Sep 8, 1980 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Mar 19, 1976 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, ICING & FLOODING |
| Apr 5, 1972 | Snowstorm | SEVERE STORM & FREEZING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
41
Total Claims Paid
$216,321
Avg Claim Payout
$5,276
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$134,943
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
17
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-3160 | Snow | 13 | $75,446 |
| DR-3137 | Snow | 3 | $50,010 |
| DR-4494 | Biological | 1 | $9,487 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$76,797
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.97
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.1: Generators | 1 | $22,422 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $54,375 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Grass Lake has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, strong wind, hail. The area has had 10 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is snowstorm (4 declarations). 41 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $134,943 in public assistance recovery funding. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.