Natural Disasters in Ishpeming, MI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
69.8
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
68.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
53.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
88.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 96.3 |
| Cold Wave | 96.2 |
| Winter Weather | 90.1 |
| Lightning | 73.4 |
| Wildfire | 68.7 |
| Strong Wind | 51.9 |
| Ice Storm | 45.2 |
| Landslide | 38.7 |
| Coastal Flood | 34.6 |
| Heat Wave | 22.7 |
| Tornado | 21.5 |
| Drought | 17.9 |
| Earthquake | 1.7 |
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
Biological
2 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 18, 2013 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 6, 2002 | Flood | FLOODING |
| May 6, 1999 | Fire | MI - TOWER LAKE MOUNTAIN FIRE - 05/06/1999 |
| Jan 27, 1999 | Snowstorm | MI - SEVERE WEATHER 1/2 /99 |
| May 10, 1994 | Freezing | SEVERE DEEP FREEZE |
| Jan 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Mar 2, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
30
Total IA Distributed
$173,616
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4494 | 30 | $173,616 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
20
Total Claims Paid
$233,426
Avg Claim Payout
$11,671
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$671,563
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
61
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1413 | Flood | 36 | $312,209 |
| DR-4121 | Flood | 16 | $193,991 |
| DR-3137 | Snow | 8 | $88,447 |
| DR-4494 | Biological | 1 | $76,916 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
12
Federal Funding
$3,289,657
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.81
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures | 5 | $330,266 |
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 1 | $400,414 |
| 300.1: Vegetation Management - Natural Dune Restoration; 301.1: Shoreline Stabilization (Riprap, etc.); 402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges) | 1 | $168,750 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 1 | $149,280 |
| 500.3: Flood Control - Dam | 1 | $94,971 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Ishpeming has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, cold wave, winter weather. The area has had 10 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 20 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $671,563 in public assistance recovery funding. $173,616 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 12 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.