Natural Disasters in Sturgis, MI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
58.6
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
58.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
48.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
66.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 85.2 |
| Strong Wind | 82.4 |
| Lightning | 77.4 |
| Cold Wave | 63.9 |
| Tornado | 63.5 |
| Drought | 62.0 |
| Earthquake | 60.8 |
| Landslide | 57.7 |
| Ice Storm | 50.2 |
| Winter Weather | 46.4 |
| Hurricane | 38.0 |
| Heat Wave | 33.8 |
| Wildfire | 17.0 |
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
8
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Snowstorm
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 |
| Jan 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jan 27, 1999 | Snowstorm | MI - SEVERE WEATHER 1/2 /99 |
| Sep 8, 1980 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
29
Total IA Distributed
$105,303
Repair/Replace
$3,215
Rental Assistance
$4,656
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4494 | 17 | $77,757 | — |
| DR-1527 | 10 | $18,546 | $15,665 |
| DR-4515 | 2 | $9,000 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
110
Total Claims Paid
$1,637,094
Avg Claim Payout
$14,883
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$117,014
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
15
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-3137 | Snow | 5 | $61,240 |
| DR-3160 | Snow | 9 | $52,459 |
| DR-4494 | Biological | 1 | $3,316 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$246,439
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
3.37
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $1,058 |
| 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions | 1 | $245,381 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Sturgis has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, strong wind, lightning. The area has had 8 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is snowstorm (3 declarations). 110 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $117,014 in public assistance recovery funding. $105,303 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.