Natural Disasters in Brandon, MN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
44.3
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
53.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
22.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
97.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 91.8 |
| Cold Wave | 79.6 |
| Strong Wind | 73.1 |
| Landslide | 67.0 |
| Tornado | 62.5 |
| Wildfire | 50.3 |
| Hail | 47.7 |
| Ice Storm | 43.2 |
| Lightning | 42.2 |
| Heat Wave | 38.2 |
| Drought | 33.5 |
| Earthquake | 13.8 |
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
Aug 2022
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2022 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Jul 25, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 9, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 16, 2001 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Apr 8, 1997 | Flood | SEVERE FLOODING, HIGH WINDS,SEVERE STORMS |
| Jan 16, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Aug 1, 1972 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 18, 1969 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Apr 11, 1965 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
16
Total Claims Paid
$281,302
Avg Claim Payout
$17,581
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,994,808
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
102
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4666 | Severe Storm(s) | 18 | $869,857 |
| DR-4658 | Severe Storm(s) | 11 | $333,376 |
| DR-4131 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $298,773 |
| DR-1370 | Flood | 45 | $289,968 |
| DR-1830 | Severe Storm(s) | 20 | $184,023 |
| DR-4182 | Flood | 2 | $17,268 |
| DR-1921 | Tornado | 1 | $1,543 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
6
Federal Funding
$149,523
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 4 | $95,464 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $54,059 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Brandon has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, cold wave, strong wind. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 16 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,994,808 in public assistance recovery funding. 6 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.