Natural Disasters in Dundas, MN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
75.4
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
77.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
33.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
91.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 96.2 |
| Hail | 94.1 |
| Tornado | 89.4 |
| Cold Wave | 79.1 |
| Winter Weather | 73.8 |
| Landslide | 69.0 |
| Drought | 53.0 |
| Ice Storm | 52.4 |
| Heat Wave | 51.3 |
| Lightning | 43.0 |
| Wildfire | 33.0 |
| Earthquake | 12.8 |
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
Flood
Jun 2024
Most Common Type
Flood
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2024 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 7, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Nov 2, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 21, 2014 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Jul 6, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Oct 13, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 16, 2001 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Jun 23, 1998 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| Apr 1, 1998 | Tornado | TORNADOES AND SEVERE STORMS |
| Jun 11, 1993 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Dec 26, 1991 | Severe Ice Storm | ICE STORM |
| Apr 11, 1965 | Flood | FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
446
Total IA Distributed
$2,674,314
Repair/Replace
$1,384,106
Rental Assistance
$72,486
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4797 | 363 | $2,132,575 | $5,167 |
| DR-4531 | 75 | $535,197 | — |
| DR-4290 | 8 | $6,542 | $1,133 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
78
Total Claims Paid
$3,576,414
Avg Claim Payout
$45,851
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$10,643,977
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
181
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4531 | Biological | 5 | $5,801,111 |
| DR-1941 | Severe Storm(s) | 57 | $1,797,902 |
| DR-4797 | Flood | 38 | $1,199,550 |
| DR-4182 | Flood | 27 | $1,011,163 |
| DR-4069 | Severe Storm(s) | 24 | $468,432 |
| DR-4290 | Flood | 29 | $364,873 |
| DR-1370 | Flood | 1 | $946 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
5
Federal Funding
$441,971
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.42
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $145,910 |
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 2 | $242,208 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $53,853 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Dundas has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, hail, tornado. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (5 declarations). 78 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $10,643,977 in public assistance recovery funding. $2,674,314 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.