Natural Disasters in Whittemore, MI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
37.8
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
27.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
87.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
72.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 84.1 |
| Cold Wave | 68.9 |
| Lightning | 65.8 |
| Wildfire | 60.7 |
| Hail | 54.2 |
| Strong Wind | 52.2 |
| Coastal Flood | 41.4 |
| Hurricane | 40.1 |
| Tornado | 36.7 |
| Landslide | 32.0 |
| Ice Storm | 26.2 |
| Earthquake | 23.6 |
| Heat Wave | 19.9 |
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
10
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 |
| Jan 27, 1999 | Snowstorm | MI - SEVERE WEATHER 1/2 /99 |
| Sep 18, 1985 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND 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 |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
137
Total IA Distributed
$542,124
Repair/Replace
$308,643
Rental Assistance
$19,052
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4547 | 91 | $343,957 | $2,238 |
| DR-4494 | 46 | $198,167 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
74
Total Claims Paid
$789,900
Avg Claim Payout
$10,674
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,020,308
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
11
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4494 | Biological | 3 | $887,507 |
| DR-4547 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $121,417 |
| DR-3137 | Snow | 2 | $11,384 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
7
Federal Funding
$349,190
Properties Protected
24
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.55
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine; 700.1: Management Costs - Salaries | 2 | $259,821 |
| 800.1: Miscellaneous | 1 | $7,511 |
| 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 1 | $8,158 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts; 405.1: Other Minor Flood Control | 1 | $60,000 |
| 95.1: FMA or CRS Plan | 1 | $13,700 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Whittemore 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 10 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (3 declarations). 74 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,020,308 in public assistance recovery funding. $542,124 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 7 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.