Natural Disasters in Greenwood, MN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
98.3
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
98.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
20.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
98.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 99.8 |
| Tornado | 99.6 |
| Hail | 99.6 |
| Heat Wave | 99.1 |
| Strong Wind | 98.9 |
| Winter Weather | 97.4 |
| Lightning | 90.3 |
| Landslide | 82.4 |
| Ice Storm | 79.7 |
| Wildfire | 74.9 |
| Earthquake | 49.8 |
| Drought | 40.7 |
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
18
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 25, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jun 7, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Mar 19, 2010 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Aug 21, 2007 | Other | BRIDGE COLLAPSE |
| 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 |
| Aug 25, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, HIGH WINDS, FLOODING |
| Apr 8, 1997 | Flood | SEVERE FLOODING, HIGH WINDS,SEVERE STORMS |
| Aug 6, 1987 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jul 8, 1978 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, HAIL & TORNADOES |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Apr 18, 1969 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Apr 11, 1965 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
682
Total Claims Paid
$4,592,123
Avg Claim Payout
$6,733
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$137,246,853
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
445
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4531 | Biological | 154 | $118,868,757 |
| DR-4182 | Flood | 69 | $6,718,783 |
| DR-4131 | Severe Storm(s) | 99 | $4,112,657 |
| DR-1990 | Severe Storm(s) | 74 | $3,305,097 |
| DR-3278 | Other | 43 | $3,081,011 |
| DR-4069 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $1,160,548 |
Greenwood has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, tornado, hail. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (7 declarations). 682 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $137,246,853 in public assistance recovery funding.