Natural Disasters in Richmond, MI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
82.0
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
83.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
32.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
89.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 93.3 |
| Tornado | 87.2 |
| Ice Storm | 86.4 |
| Strong Wind | 85.8 |
| Heat Wave | 63.8 |
| Winter Weather | 57.1 |
| Earthquake | 50.8 |
| Hail | 48.1 |
| Coastal Flood | 46.2 |
| Lightning | 44.0 |
| Landslide | 37.6 |
| Hurricane | 35.8 |
| Wildfire | 33.5 |
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
12
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
3 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 |
| Sep 23, 2003 | Other | POWER OUTAGE |
| Jan 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jul 23, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND 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
1,181
Total Claims Paid
$5,229,484
Avg Claim Payout
$4,428
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$5,695,857
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
55
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4494 | Biological | 12 | $5,324,729 |
| DR-3160 | Snow | 25 | $241,660 |
| DR-3189 | Other | 17 | $123,888 |
| DR-3137 | Snow | 1 | $5,580 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
12
Federal Funding
$700,416
Properties Protected
4
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.34
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 2 | $4,066 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 1 | $87,876 |
| 91.2: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - NEW | 1 | $30,000 |
| 90.4: Mitigation Plan - Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $51,078 |
| 402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges) | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Richmond has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, tornado, ice storm. The area has had 12 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (3 declarations). 1,181 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $5,695,857 in public assistance recovery funding. 12 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.