Natural Disasters in Rochester, MI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
97.5
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
98.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
16.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
90.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Tornado | 99.7 |
| Ice Storm | 99.4 |
| Cold Wave | 99.3 |
| Strong Wind | 98.9 |
| Heat Wave | 97.4 |
| Hail | 93.8 |
| Winter Weather | 91.5 |
| Earthquake | 86.7 |
| Lightning | 83.2 |
| Landslide | 78.3 |
| Wildfire | 58.1 |
| Hurricane | 51.0 |
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
15
Most Recent
Flood
Feb 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
5 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 |
| Oct 17, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 27, 1999 | Snowstorm | MI - SEVERE WEATHER 1/2 /99 |
| Jul 11, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES,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 |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
577
Total Claims Paid
$5,447,035
Avg Claim Payout
$9,440
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$90,751,953
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
333
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4494 | Biological | 128 | $82,089,580 |
| DR-4195 | Flood | 35 | $5,739,308 |
| DR-3160 | Snow | 66 | $1,115,883 |
| DR-3189 | Other | 58 | $948,862 |
| DR-3137 | Snow | 44 | $854,433 |
| DR-3225 | Hurricane | 2 | $3,887 |
Rochester has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, ice storm, cold wave. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 577 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $90,751,953 in public assistance recovery funding.