Natural Disasters in Lake Isabella, MI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
66.1
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
64.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
57.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
66.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 95.1 |
| Strong Wind | 90.0 |
| Tornado | 80.2 |
| Hail | 79.6 |
| Cold Wave | 77.5 |
| Ice Storm | 62.7 |
| Lightning | 54.9 |
| Landslide | 44.1 |
| Heat Wave | 38.0 |
| Earthquake | 37.0 |
| Hurricane | 33.0 |
| Wildfire | 18.4 |
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
Flood
3 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jan 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Sep 18, 1986 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Sep 18, 1985 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Mar 2, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Mar 19, 1976 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, ICING & FLOODING |
| Sep 30, 1975 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, HIGH WINDS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
41
Total IA Distributed
$57,095
Repair/Replace
$31,602
Rental Assistance
$1,166
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4326 | 37 | $35,326 | $1,118 |
| DR-4494 | 4 | $21,769 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
37
Total Claims Paid
$542,744
Avg Claim Payout
$14,669
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$527,389
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
15
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4494 | Biological | 7 | $470,695 |
| DR-3160 | Snow | 8 | $56,693 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
6
Federal Funding
$2,727,658
Properties Protected
39
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.71
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $44,059 |
| 700.1: Management Costs - Salaries | 1 | $9,705 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts; 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions; 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins | 1 | $680,913 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $1,650,445 |
| 91.2: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - NEW | 1 | $97,087 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Lake Isabella has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, strong wind, tornado. The area has had 11 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (3 declarations). 37 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $527,389 in public assistance recovery funding. $57,095 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 6 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.