Natural Disasters in Mount Clemens, MI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
96.7
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
97.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
27.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
80.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Tornado | 99.3 |
| Cold Wave | 99.0 |
| Strong Wind | 98.6 |
| Ice Storm | 98.2 |
| Heat Wave | 94.5 |
| Hail | 90.6 |
| Lightning | 88.6 |
| Winter Weather | 88.4 |
| Earthquake | 83.6 |
| Hurricane | 49.9 |
| Coastal Flood | 46.6 |
| Wildfire | 41.7 |
| Landslide | 36.4 |
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
18
Most Recent
Flood
Feb 2024
Most Common Type
Flood
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2024 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 15, 2021 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Mar 27, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 25, 2014 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS 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, 1999 | Snowstorm | MI - SEVERE WEATHER 1/2 /99 |
| Aug 5, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND HIGH WINDS |
| Jul 11, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES,AND FLOODING |
| Sep 18, 1986 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Mar 19, 1976 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, ICING & FLOODING |
| Apr 26, 1975 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, HIGH WINDS & FLOODING |
| Apr 12, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Dec 1, 1972 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1,435
Total Claims Paid
$8,943,646
Avg Claim Payout
$6,233
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$10,370,389
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
109
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4494 | Biological | 23 | $6,951,010 |
| DR-4195 | Flood | 20 | $1,764,656 |
| DR-3189 | Other | 23 | $664,141 |
| DR-3160 | Snow | 26 | $637,708 |
| DR-3137 | Snow | 16 | $351,397 |
| DR-3225 | Hurricane | 1 | $1,477 |
Mount Clemens has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, cold wave, strong wind. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (6 declarations). 1,435 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $10,370,389 in public assistance recovery funding.