Natural Disasters in West Branch, MI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
37.0
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
26.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
85.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
49.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 92.4 |
| Winter Weather | 81.8 |
| Strong Wind | 75.6 |
| Lightning | 66.2 |
| Landslide | 65.4 |
| Wildfire | 61.4 |
| Cold Wave | 60.6 |
| Tornado | 36.2 |
| Hurricane | 27.8 |
| Ice Storm | 23.1 |
| Earthquake | 18.2 |
| Heat Wave | 17.3 |
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
6
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Biological
2 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jan 27, 1999 | Snowstorm | MI - SEVERE WEATHER 1/2 /99 |
| Jan 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS |
| Mar 2, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
96
Total IA Distributed
$316,233
Repair/Replace
$76,946
Rental Assistance
$7,968
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4494 | 51 | $225,668 | — |
| DR-4547 | 45 | $90,565 | $816 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$191,414
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.33
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $41,414 |
| 402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges); 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 1 | $150,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
West Branch has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, winter weather, strong wind. The area has had 6 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). $316,233 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.