Natural Disasters in Bigfork, MN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
76.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
73.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
63.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
91.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 96.7 |
| Strong Wind | 88.0 |
| Landslide | 80.1 |
| Heat Wave | 79.7 |
| Lightning | 77.3 |
| Winter Weather | 60.3 |
| Hail | 53.8 |
| Wildfire | 44.8 |
| Drought | 39.8 |
| Tornado | 28.1 |
| Ice Storm | 19.6 |
| Earthquake | 3.0 |
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
15
Most Recent
Flood
Jun 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2024 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 9, 2022 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 7, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 5, 2018 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 6, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jun 14, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING AND TORNADOES |
| Jul 28, 1999 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Aug 18, 1995 | Severe Storm | SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS, WINDS, FLOODING, TORNADOES, AND HEAT |
| Apr 30, 1979 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Jul 17, 1975 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Aug 25, 1972 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Mar 22, 1966 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
12
Total Claims Paid
$121,907
Avg Claim Payout
$10,159
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$5,543,433
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
205
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4797 | Flood | 29 | $2,045,609 |
| DR-1283 | Severe Storm(s) | 68 | $1,104,271 |
| DR-4659 | Severe Storm(s) | 16 | $965,677 |
| DR-4390 | Flood | 19 | $572,420 |
| DR-1419 | Severe Storm(s) | 34 | $374,103 |
| DR-4069 | Severe Storm(s) | 22 | $278,096 |
| DR-4666 | Severe Storm(s) | 17 | $203,256 |
Bigfork has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, strong wind, landslide. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 12 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $5,543,433 in public assistance recovery funding.