Natural Disasters in Carlton, MN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
70.1
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
73.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
27.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
90.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 97.0 |
| Lightning | 65.9 |
| Heat Wave | 61.3 |
| Ice Storm | 52.5 |
| Winter Weather | 47.6 |
| Hail | 46.6 |
| Wildfire | 41.0 |
| Tornado | 33.5 |
| Drought | 33.1 |
| Strong Wind | 24.0 |
| Landslide | 14.6 |
| Earthquake | 1.5 |
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
Flood
Jul 2023
Most Common Type
Flood
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2023 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS 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 |
| May 16, 2001 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Aug 25, 1972 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Aug 1, 1972 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
19
Total Claims Paid
$627,171
Avg Claim Payout
$33,009
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$6,789,591
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
152
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4069 | Severe Storm(s) | 95 | $4,952,435 |
| DR-4390 | Flood | 25 | $1,326,593 |
| DR-4722 | Flood | 20 | $401,144 |
| DR-4531 | Biological | 1 | $65,815 |
| DR-1982 | Flood | 3 | $22,190 |
| DR-1370 | Flood | 7 | $17,710 |
| DR-1830 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $3,704 |
Carlton has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, lightning, heat wave. The area has had 10 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (5 declarations). 19 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $6,789,591 in public assistance recovery funding.