Natural Disasters in Lamont, MI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
82.9
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
87.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
12.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
99.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 97.8 |
| Tornado | 87.7 |
| Hail | 83.8 |
| Winter Weather | 82.0 |
| Ice Storm | 77.5 |
| Lightning | 76.5 |
| Cold Wave | 73.4 |
| Heat Wave | 63.6 |
| Earthquake | 61.3 |
| Landslide | 51.8 |
| Coastal Flood | 35.2 |
| Wildfire | 34.4 |
| Hurricane | 26.4 |
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
16
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 18, 2013 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Jul 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jun 30, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jan 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jan 27, 1999 | Snowstorm | MI - SEVERE WEATHER 1/2 /99 |
| Jun 24, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS |
| Sep 18, 1986 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Sep 8, 1980 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Feb 5, 1977 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
| Mar 19, 1976 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, ICING & FLOODING |
| Sep 30, 1975 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, HIGH WINDS & FLOODING |
| Apr 14, 1965 | Tornado | TORNADOES & SEVERE STORMS |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
328
Total Claims Paid
$3,282,636
Avg Claim Payout
$10,008
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$6,251,594
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
111
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4494 | Biological | 14 | $5,219,002 |
| DR-1777 | Severe Storm(s) | 32 | $391,954 |
| DR-4121 | Flood | 20 | $266,242 |
| DR-3160 | Snow | 25 | $204,269 |
| DR-3137 | Snow | 20 | $170,126 |
Lamont has a relatively moderate 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 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (4 declarations). 328 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $6,251,594 in public assistance recovery funding.