Natural Disasters in Hilltop, MN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
88.0
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
92.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
97.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 98.8 |
| Hail | 96.2 |
| Lightning | 92.0 |
| Tornado | 87.2 |
| Heat Wave | 86.1 |
| Winter Weather | 84.1 |
| Wildfire | 81.6 |
| Ice Storm | 77.0 |
| Cold Wave | 71.2 |
| Landslide | 43.4 |
| Drought | 29.0 |
| Earthquake | 23.2 |
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
13
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 7, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS 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 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 |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Apr 18, 1969 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Apr 11, 1965 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
96
Total Claims Paid
$451,139
Avg Claim Payout
$4,699
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$738,580
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
13
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4531 | Biological | 5 | $637,591 |
| DR-1990 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $100,990 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$92,811
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $23,980 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan); 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 1 | $68,831 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Hilltop has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, hail, lightning. The area has had 13 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (4 declarations). 96 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $738,580 in public assistance recovery funding. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.