Natural Disasters in Saranac, MI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
55.9
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
59.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
33.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
81.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 90.1 |
| Tornado | 77.5 |
| Hail | 72.7 |
| Ice Storm | 72.0 |
| Landslide | 65.6 |
| Cold Wave | 62.0 |
| Winter Weather | 36.4 |
| Earthquake | 34.3 |
| Hurricane | 34.0 |
| Heat Wave | 31.7 |
| Lightning | 25.0 |
| Wildfire | 21.6 |
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
16
Most Recent
Flood
Feb 2024
Most Common Type
Snowstorm
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 |
| Jun 18, 2013 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jun 30, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jan 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jan 27, 1999 | Snowstorm | MI - SEVERE WEATHER 1/2 /99 |
| Jun 24, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS |
| Sep 18, 1986 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Feb 5, 1977 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORMS |
| Mar 19, 1976 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, ICING & FLOODING |
| Apr 26, 1975 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, HIGH WINDS & FLOODING |
| Apr 5, 1972 | Snowstorm | SEVERE STORM & FREEZING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
37
Total Claims Paid
$292,068
Avg Claim Payout
$7,894
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$558,942
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
36
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4607 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $409,966 |
| DR-4121 | Flood | 9 | $101,853 |
| DR-3160 | Snow | 10 | $26,160 |
| DR-3137 | Snow | 7 | $20,963 |
Saranac has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, tornado, hail. The area has had 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is snowstorm (5 declarations). 37 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $558,942 in public assistance recovery funding.