Natural Disasters in Munising, MI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
9.6
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
7.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
73.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
64.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Lightning | 82.5 |
| Landslide | 67.1 |
| Hail | 60.7 |
| Cold Wave | 37.6 |
| Wildfire | 28.9 |
| Winter Weather | 20.5 |
| Ice Storm | 16.6 |
| Drought | 16.6 |
| Coastal Flood | 15.4 |
| Strong Wind | 15.3 |
| Tornado | 9.1 |
| Heat Wave | 4.8 |
| Earthquake | 1.0 |
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
5
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 |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jan 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Mar 2, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
12
Total IA Distributed
$84,759
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4494 | 12 | $84,759 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
7
Total Claims Paid
$51,924
Avg Claim Payout
$7,418
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Munising has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, landslide, hail. The area has had 5 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 7 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. $84,759 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.