Natural Disasters in Leslie, MI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
87.2
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
88.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
29.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
89.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 98.4 |
| Tornado | 96.2 |
| Hail | 92.6 |
| Cold Wave | 89.2 |
| Ice Storm | 84.0 |
| Winter Weather | 78.5 |
| Heat Wave | 72.0 |
| Lightning | 71.6 |
| Earthquake | 71.3 |
| Landslide | 46.6 |
| Hurricane | 46.0 |
| Wildfire | 29.6 |
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
12
Most Recent
Flood
Feb 2024
Most Common Type
Flood
3 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2024 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Mar 27, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| 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 |
| Sep 23, 2003 | Other | POWER OUTAGE |
| Jan 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jan 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Sep 30, 1975 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, HIGH WINDS & FLOODING |
| Apr 26, 1975 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, HIGH WINDS & FLOODING |
| Apr 5, 1972 | Snowstorm | SEVERE STORM & FREEZING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
446
Total IA Distributed
$1,409,463
Repair/Replace
$119,352
Rental Assistance
$20,752
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4494 | 268 | $1,262,462 | — |
| DR-1527 | 108 | $88,930 | $987 |
| DR-4757 | 70 | $58,071 | $1,116 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
390
Total Claims Paid
$2,367,705
Avg Claim Payout
$6,071
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$652,070,196
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
130
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4494 | Biological | 46 | $647,140,927 |
| DR-1777 | Severe Storm(s) | 29 | $3,763,672 |
| DR-3225 | Hurricane | 18 | $550,805 |
| DR-3160 | Snow | 27 | $419,386 |
| DR-3189 | Other | 8 | $180,151 |
| DR-4195 | Flood | 2 | $15,253 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
11
Federal Funding
$1,885,425
Properties Protected
78
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.95
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 5 | $923,760 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine; 200.5: Acquisition of Vacant Land | 2 | $617,907 |
| 301.1: Shoreline Stabilization (Riprap, etc.) | 1 | $28,594 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 1 | $123,750 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $163,814 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Leslie 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 12 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (3 declarations). 390 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $652,070,196 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,409,463 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 11 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.