Natural Disasters in Hillman, MI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
15.9
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
8.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
93.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
60.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 62.1 |
| Wildfire | 60.4 |
| Lightning | 60.4 |
| Cold Wave | 39.4 |
| Hail | 27.7 |
| Tornado | 21.0 |
| Hurricane | 17.6 |
| Heat Wave | 13.5 |
| Strong Wind | 13.1 |
| Ice Storm | 7.9 |
| Winter Weather | 6.7 |
| Earthquake | 6.3 |
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
6
Most Recent
Severe Ice Storm
Jul 2025
Most Common Type
Biological
2 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2025 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Mar 27, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jan 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Mar 2, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
3
Total IA Distributed
$12,264
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4494 | 3 | $12,264 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
15
Total Claims Paid
$31,247
Avg Claim Payout
$2,083
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$152,688
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
9
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4880 | Winter Storm | 7 | $136,801 |
| DR-4494 | Biological | 2 | $15,886 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$367,088
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.09
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 2 | $152,330 |
| 601.1: Generators | 1 | $187,500 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $27,258 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Hillman has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, wildfire, lightning. The area has had 6 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 15 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $152,688 in public assistance recovery funding. $12,264 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.