Natural Disasters in Center City, MN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
44.5
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
64.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
88.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 76.8 |
| Hail | 76.3 |
| Wildfire | 65.5 |
| Tornado | 64.2 |
| Cold Wave | 61.6 |
| Lightning | 54.2 |
| Landslide | 44.9 |
| Winter Weather | 42.8 |
| Heat Wave | 39.1 |
| Ice Storm | 38.6 |
| Drought | 35.2 |
| Earthquake | 4.4 |
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
12
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jul 28, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 16, 2001 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Oct 20, 2000 | Fire | MN - CARLOS EDGE FIRE COMPLEX - 10/19/2000 |
| Jun 1, 1996 | Flood | FLOODING AND SEVERE STORMS |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Jul 17, 1975 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Aug 1, 1972 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 18, 1969 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Apr 11, 1965 | Flood | FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
14
Total IA Distributed
$71,265
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4531 | 14 | $71,265 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
37
Total Claims Paid
$421,727
Avg Claim Payout
$11,398
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$187,399
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
27
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4009 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $116,935 |
| DR-1370 | Flood | 14 | $70,465 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$194,748
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.38
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions | 1 | $173,542 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $21,206 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Center City has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, hail, wildfire. The area has had 12 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (5 declarations). 37 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $187,399 in public assistance recovery funding. $71,265 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.