Natural Disasters in Elko New Market, MN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
76.6
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
87.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
98.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 98.8 |
| Tornado | 89.0 |
| Hail | 88.8 |
| Cold Wave | 81.3 |
| Heat Wave | 81.1 |
| Winter Weather | 64.4 |
| Landslide | 63.6 |
| Ice Storm | 55.1 |
| Wildfire | 52.0 |
| Lightning | 51.4 |
| Drought | 32.8 |
| Earthquake | 9.9 |
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
Flood
9 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 |
| May 10, 2011 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 19, 2010 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Mar 19, 2010 | Flood | 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 8, 1997 | Flood | SEVERE FLOODING, HIGH WINDS,SEVERE STORMS |
| Jun 11, 1993 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Aug 6, 1987 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Apr 18, 1969 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Apr 11, 1965 | Flood | FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
29
Total IA Distributed
$119,260
Repair/Replace
$14,636
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4290 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4337 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4531 | 22 | $100,127 | — |
| DR-4797 | 4 | $13,205 | $2,177 |
| DR-4339 | 1 | $5,928 | $7,815 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
117
Total Claims Paid
$1,132,890
Avg Claim Payout
$9,683
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$7,105,038
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
119
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4182 | Flood | 51 | $4,389,097 |
| DR-4531 | Biological | 7 | $1,804,125 |
| DR-4442 | Flood | 25 | $476,473 |
| DR-1982 | Flood | 18 | $273,441 |
| DR-1370 | Flood | 12 | $130,746 |
| DR-1900 | Flood | 6 | $31,157 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$631,906
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.66
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $40,681 |
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 1 | $576,760 |
| 401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures | 1 | $14,465 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Elko New Market has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, tornado, hail. The area has had 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (9 declarations). 117 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $7,105,038 in public assistance recovery funding. $119,260 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.