Natural Disasters in Marcellus, MI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
47.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
47.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
52.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
49.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 85.1 |
| Hail | 79.3 |
| Cold Wave | 67.8 |
| Landslide | 65.8 |
| Tornado | 64.5 |
| Winter Weather | 51.3 |
| Earthquake | 51.3 |
| Ice Storm | 42.4 |
| Heat Wave | 42.2 |
| Lightning | 33.4 |
| Hurricane | 31.8 |
| Drought | 23.1 |
| Wildfire | 19.0 |
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
9
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Snowstorm
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| 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 |
| Sep 8, 1980 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Feb 5, 1977 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
46
Total IA Distributed
$219,079
Repair/Replace
$2,252
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4494 | 42 | $215,661 | — |
| DR-1527 | 4 | $3,418 | $758 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
15
Total Claims Paid
$112,345
Avg Claim Payout
$7,490
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$101,633
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
14
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-3160 | Snow | 8 | $53,633 |
| DR-3137 | Snow | 6 | $48,000 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$75,540
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.28
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) | 2 | $60,540 |
| 93.1: Tribal (Local) Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $15,000 |
| 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Marcellus has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, hail, cold wave. The area has had 9 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is snowstorm (4 declarations). 15 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $101,633 in public assistance recovery funding. $219,079 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.