Natural Disasters in Arco, MN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
18.2
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
22.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
34.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
72.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 77.5 |
| Winter Weather | 70.3 |
| Drought | 66.9 |
| Ice Storm | 54.7 |
| Heat Wave | 50.7 |
| Cold Wave | 48.0 |
| Landslide | 43.9 |
| Wildfire | 32.2 |
| Strong Wind | 29.3 |
| Tornado | 28.4 |
| Earthquake | 5.6 |
| Lightning | 1.9 |
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
14
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Jul 2022
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2022 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 7, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 12, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORM, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 28, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Oct 13, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 4, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Apr 8, 1997 | Flood | SEVERE FLOODING, HIGH WINDS,SEVERE STORMS |
| Jan 16, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Jan 7, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE ICE STORM |
| Jun 11, 1993 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Apr 18, 1969 | Flood | FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
4
Total IA Distributed
$36,000
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4531 | 4 | $36,000 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
3
Total Claims Paid
$7,496
Avg Claim Payout
$2,499
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,747,776
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
203
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1622 | Severe Storm(s) | 17 | $1,515,352 |
| DR-4009 | Severe Storm(s) | 45 | $1,078,913 |
| DR-4442 | Flood | 34 | $657,776 |
| DR-1941 | Severe Storm(s) | 97 | $364,361 |
| DR-4658 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $65,487 |
| DR-4666 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $59,308 |
| DR-4531 | Biological | 1 | $6,579 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$254,958
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.22
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 2 | $153,132 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $78,576 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $23,250 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Arco has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, winter weather, drought. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 3 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,747,776 in public assistance recovery funding. $36,000 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.