Natural Disasters in Lake Victoria, MI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
47.0
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
66.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
90.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 90.2 |
| Tornado | 76.9 |
| Hail | 65.8 |
| Cold Wave | 62.5 |
| Ice Storm | 57.7 |
| Landslide | 38.0 |
| Hurricane | 34.3 |
| Earthquake | 32.2 |
| Heat Wave | 29.5 |
| Winter Weather | 28.9 |
| Lightning | 20.1 |
| Wildfire | 13.2 |
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
3 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jan 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jun 24, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS |
| Sep 18, 1986 | 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 |
| Apr 14, 1965 | Tornado | TORNADOES & SEVERE STORMS |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
17
Total IA Distributed
$45,566
Repair/Replace
$9,464
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4494 | 7 | $35,872 | — |
| DR-1527 | 10 | $9,694 | $1,158 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
28
Total Claims Paid
$460,366
Avg Claim Payout
$16,442
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$119,350
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
23
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-3160 | Snow | 20 | $94,199 |
| DR-4494 | Biological | 3 | $25,151 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$588,641
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.76
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts; 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins | 1 | $588,641 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Lake Victoria has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, tornado, hail. The area has had 10 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is snowstorm (3 declarations). 28 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $119,350 in public assistance recovery funding. $45,566 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.