Natural Disasters in Riverview, MI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
99.0
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
98.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
76.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
58.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 99.7 |
| Strong Wind | 99.7 |
| Tornado | 99.5 |
| Heat Wave | 99.3 |
| Ice Storm | 99.0 |
| Lightning | 98.3 |
| Winter Weather | 94.7 |
| Earthquake | 94.7 |
| Landslide | 58.2 |
| Hurricane | 57.8 |
| Wildfire | 54.4 |
| Coastal Flood | 49.6 |
| Hail | 46.5 |
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
17
Most Recent
Flood
Feb 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
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 |
| Oct 17, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| 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 8, 1980 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Mar 19, 1976 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, ICING & FLOODING |
| Apr 12, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Dec 1, 1972 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
2,879
Total Claims Paid
$13,517,135
Avg Claim Payout
$4,695
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$309,827,326
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
390
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4494 | Biological | 108 | $261,696,665 |
| DR-4607 | Severe Storm(s) | 88 | $35,847,588 |
| DR-4195 | Flood | 80 | $7,422,455 |
| DR-3189 | Other | 60 | $2,303,554 |
| DR-3137 | Snow | 51 | $2,259,045 |
| DR-3225 | Hurricane | 2 | $281,189 |
| DR-3160 | Snow | 1 | $16,831 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
56
Federal Funding
$14,038,327
Properties Protected
49
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.10
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures | 16 | $8,056,342 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 9 | $459,712 |
| 601.1: Generators | 4 | $1,155,260 |
| 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 4 | $312,375 |
| 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 3 | $171,801 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Riverview has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, strong wind, tornado. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 2,879 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $309,827,326 in public assistance recovery funding. 56 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.