Natural Disasters in Claremont, MN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
14.2
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
34.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
92.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 61.8 |
| Hail | 59.5 |
| Strong Wind | 43.7 |
| Tornado | 43.4 |
| Cold Wave | 40.5 |
| Landslide | 35.1 |
| Winter Weather | 30.3 |
| Heat Wave | 24.7 |
| Lightning | 19.7 |
| Ice Storm | 17.9 |
| Wildfire | 4.5 |
| Earthquake | 2.8 |
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
16
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jul 21, 2014 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Oct 13, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 23, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Oct 7, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| May 16, 2001 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Jun 27, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 11, 1993 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Dec 26, 1991 | Severe Ice Storm | ICE STORM |
| Jul 8, 1978 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, HAIL & TORNADOES |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Jul 13, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 11, 1965 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
32
Total Claims Paid
$476,485
Avg Claim Payout
$14,890
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,531,101
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
178
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1941 | Severe Storm(s) | 42 | $365,225 |
| DR-1717 | Severe Storm(s) | 62 | $339,932 |
| DR-1569 | Severe Storm(s) | 30 | $266,568 |
| DR-4182 | Flood | 18 | $219,724 |
| DR-4797 | Flood | 8 | $138,803 |
| DR-1370 | Flood | 9 | $113,933 |
| DR-1333 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $86,917 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.10
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges) | 2 | $0 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Claremont has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, hail, strong wind. The area has had 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 32 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,531,101 in public assistance recovery funding. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.