Natural Disasters in Kalamazoo, MI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
81.7
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
85.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
18.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
91.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 97.4 |
| Tornado | 93.7 |
| Strong Wind | 89.9 |
| Winter Weather | 83.1 |
| Cold Wave | 79.7 |
| Ice Storm | 73.7 |
| Earthquake | 69.9 |
| Landslide | 67.3 |
| Lightning | 67.1 |
| Heat Wave | 57.1 |
| Hurricane | 44.5 |
| Wildfire | 36.6 |
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
11
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 |
| Sep 23, 2003 | Other | POWER OUTAGE |
| Jan 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jan 27, 1999 | Snowstorm | MI - SEVERE WEATHER 1/2 /99 |
| May 16, 1980 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS & TORNADOES |
| Jan 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Apr 26, 1975 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, HIGH WINDS & FLOODING |
| Apr 5, 1972 | Snowstorm | SEVERE STORM & FREEZING |
| Apr 14, 1965 | Tornado | TORNADOES & SEVERE STORMS |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
662
Total IA Distributed
$3,288,362
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4607 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4547 | 4 | N/A | — |
| DR-4326 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4195 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4494 | 655 | $3,288,362 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
290
Total Claims Paid
$5,142,136
Avg Claim Payout
$17,732
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$17,465,523
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
42
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4494 | Biological | 14 | $16,934,274 |
| DR-3160 | Snow | 20 | $208,594 |
| DR-3225 | Hurricane | 1 | $197,800 |
| DR-3137 | Snow | 6 | $122,180 |
| DR-3189 | Other | 1 | $2,676 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$77,139
Properties Protected
9
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.04
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $0 |
| 95.1: FMA or CRS Plan | 1 | $13,900 |
| 401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures; 405.1: Other Minor Flood Control | 1 | $63,239 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Kalamazoo has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, tornado, strong wind. The area has had 11 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is snowstorm (4 declarations). 290 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $17,465,523 in public assistance recovery funding. $3,288,362 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.