Natural Disasters in Brewster, MN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
50.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
46.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
65.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
40.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 91.6 |
| Winter Weather | 91.3 |
| Cold Wave | 74.7 |
| Tornado | 73.5 |
| Ice Storm | 72.5 |
| Strong Wind | 68.7 |
| Drought | 66.4 |
| Heat Wave | 43.2 |
| Lightning | 31.1 |
| Landslide | 25.7 |
| Earthquake | 20.4 |
| Wildfire | 20.0 |
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
21
Most Recent
Flood
Jun 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
9 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 |
| 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 |
| Sep 5, 2018 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 21, 2014 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| May 3, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Oct 13, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 25, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 16, 2001 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Apr 1, 1998 | Tornado | TORNADOES AND 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 26, 1992 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Aug 5, 1969 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
500
Total IA Distributed
$2,214,087
Repair/Replace
$1,356,149
Rental Assistance
$121,415
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4797 | 489 | $2,138,498 | $2,945 |
| DR-4531 | 11 | $75,590 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
83
Total Claims Paid
$209,428
Avg Claim Payout
$2,523
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$12,948,483
Disasters with PA
10
Total Projects
355
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4113 | Severe Storm(s) | 74 | $5,180,032 |
| DR-4442 | Flood | 52 | $3,725,580 |
| DR-4797 | Flood | 79 | $2,028,190 |
| DR-4390 | Flood | 36 | $616,564 |
| DR-1370 | Flood | 33 | $438,752 |
| DR-4182 | Flood | 29 | $421,498 |
| DR-1772 | Severe Storm(s) | 22 | $218,242 |
| DR-1941 | Severe Storm(s) | 21 | $120,165 |
| DR-4658 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $119,409 |
| DR-4666 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $80,051 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
7
Federal Funding
$5,964,760
Properties Protected
7
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.84
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins | 2 | $5,680,022 |
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 2 | $190,194 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $16,982 |
| 601.1: Generators | 1 | $18,402 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $59,160 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Brewster has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, winter weather, cold wave. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (9 declarations). 83 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $12,948,483 in public assistance recovery funding. $2,214,087 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 7 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.