Natural Disasters in Sterling, MI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
20.3
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
16.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
71.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
83.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 69.1 |
| Cold Wave | 55.2 |
| Lightning | 53.3 |
| Strong Wind | 48.0 |
| Hail | 42.8 |
| Coastal Flood | 39.2 |
| Wildfire | 35.1 |
| Tornado | 31.9 |
| Hurricane | 29.7 |
| Landslide | 29.5 |
| Ice Storm | 26.7 |
| Earthquake | 17.8 |
| Heat Wave | 13.8 |
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
11
Most Recent
Dam/Levee Break
Jul 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
3 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2020 | Dam/Levee Break | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| 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 27, 1999 | Snowstorm | MI - SEVERE WEATHER 1/2 /99 |
| Sep 18, 1986 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Mar 2, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Apr 12, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Dec 1, 1972 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
118
Total Claims Paid
$2,013,709
Avg Claim Payout
$17,065
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,177,496
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
13
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4547 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $621,577 |
| DR-4494 | Biological | 3 | $543,586 |
| DR-3137 | Snow | 3 | $12,332 |
Sterling has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, cold wave, lightning. The area has had 11 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (3 declarations). 118 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,177,496 in public assistance recovery funding.