Natural Disasters in Milan, MI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
89.3
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
90.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
21.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
97.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 98.0 |
| Tornado | 96.9 |
| Cold Wave | 93.1 |
| Ice Storm | 90.4 |
| Lightning | 88.8 |
| Heat Wave | 87.4 |
| Hail | 85.8 |
| Earthquake | 74.3 |
| Winter Weather | 73.0 |
| Landslide | 69.9 |
| Hurricane | 48.3 |
| Wildfire | 43.8 |
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
11
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Jul 2021
Most Common Type
Snowstorm
3 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2021 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| 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 |
| Sep 23, 2003 | Other | POWER OUTAGE |
| 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 |
| Apr 14, 1965 | Tornado | TORNADOES & SEVERE STORMS |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
902
Total IA Distributed
$2,819,544
Repair/Replace
$556,843
Rental Assistance
$136,988
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4494 | 378 | $2,099,308 | — |
| DR-4607 | 454 | $618,460 | $2,436 |
| DR-4757 | 34 | $78,056 | $2,178 |
| DR-1527 | 36 | $23,720 | $2,750 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
132
Total Claims Paid
$1,632,405
Avg Claim Payout
$12,367
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$12,833,040
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
98
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4494 | Biological | 40 | $11,902,017 |
| DR-3160 | Snow | 26 | $415,351 |
| DR-3137 | Snow | 18 | $317,254 |
| DR-3189 | Other | 13 | $137,036 |
| DR-3225 | Hurricane | 1 | $61,382 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
10
Federal Funding
$5,711,095
Properties Protected
3
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.02
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $96,363 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $107,044 |
| 500.1: Flood Control - Floodwall | 1 | $84,789 |
| 100.1: Public Awareness and Education (Brochures, Workshops, Videos, etc.) | 1 | $202,500 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine; 200.5: Acquisition of Vacant Land | 1 | $216,723 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Milan has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, tornado, cold wave. The area has had 11 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is snowstorm (3 declarations). 132 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $12,833,040 in public assistance recovery funding. $2,819,544 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 10 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.