Natural Disasters in Owosso, MI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
62.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
63.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
44.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
85.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 93.8 |
| Tornado | 86.2 |
| Cold Wave | 85.6 |
| Ice Storm | 68.0 |
| Hail | 64.1 |
| Heat Wave | 55.7 |
| Landslide | 42.6 |
| Hurricane | 39.5 |
| Earthquake | 39.4 |
| Lightning | 32.0 |
| Winter Weather | 22.2 |
| Wildfire | 8.6 |
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
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
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 |
| Jun 24, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS |
| Sep 18, 1986 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Sep 18, 1985 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Feb 5, 1977 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
| Mar 19, 1976 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, ICING & FLOODING |
| Sep 30, 1975 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, HIGH WINDS & FLOODING |
| Apr 26, 1975 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, HIGH WINDS & FLOODING |
| Apr 14, 1965 | Tornado | TORNADOES & SEVERE STORMS |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
61
Total Claims Paid
$97,246
Avg Claim Payout
$1,594
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,062,078
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
22
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4494 | Biological | 5 | $986,541 |
| DR-3160 | Snow | 17 | $75,536 |
Owosso has a relatively low 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 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (4 declarations). 61 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,062,078 in public assistance recovery funding.