Natural Disasters in Luther, MI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
22.0
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
13.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
90.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
20.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 84.0 |
| Strong Wind | 79.2 |
| Landslide | 69.2 |
| Wildfire | 43.5 |
| Lightning | 39.8 |
| Cold Wave | 37.4 |
| Tornado | 23.7 |
| Heat Wave | 22.0 |
| Ice Storm | 21.8 |
| Hurricane | 14.5 |
| Earthquake | 12.5 |
| Hail | 9.4 |
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
8
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Biological
2 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
3
Total IA Distributed
$7,443
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4494 | 3 | $7,443 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
46
Total Claims Paid
$1,187,094
Avg Claim Payout
$25,806
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$226,130
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
6
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1777 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $226,130 |
Luther has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, strong wind, landslide. The area has had 8 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 46 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $226,130 in public assistance recovery funding. $7,443 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.