Natural Disasters in Midland, MI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
71.9
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
74.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
33.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
95.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 92.1 |
| Winter Weather | 91.6 |
| Cold Wave | 84.1 |
| Tornado | 80.3 |
| Hail | 76.0 |
| Ice Storm | 57.1 |
| Lightning | 53.1 |
| Heat Wave | 52.0 |
| Earthquake | 36.2 |
| Hurricane | 34.7 |
| Wildfire | 32.6 |
| Landslide | 29.8 |
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
14
Most Recent
Dam/Levee Break
Jul 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2020 | Dam/Levee Break | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| May 21, 2020 | Dam/Levee Break | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 27, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Aug 2, 2017 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 18, 2013 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jan 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jul 23, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 18, 1986 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Sep 18, 1985 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Mar 19, 1976 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, ICING & FLOODING |
| Sep 30, 1975 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, HIGH WINDS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
546
Total Claims Paid
$27,958,747
Avg Claim Payout
$51,207
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$28,827,631
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
114
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4547 | Severe Storm(s) | 74 | $25,900,363 |
| DR-4494 | Biological | 3 | $2,661,062 |
| DR-4121 | Flood | 30 | $196,717 |
| DR-3160 | Snow | 7 | $69,489 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
10
Federal Funding
$968,802
Properties Protected
10
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.80
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 4 | $926,650 |
| 401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures | 2 | $0 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 2 | $0 |
| FMA Plan | 1 | $6,152 |
| 405.1: Other Minor Flood Control | 1 | $36,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Midland has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, winter weather, cold wave. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (4 declarations). 546 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $28,827,631 in public assistance recovery funding. 10 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.