Natural Disasters in Lafayette, MN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
45.4
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
56.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
15.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
99.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 86.8 |
| Winter Weather | 79.4 |
| Hail | 77.2 |
| Cold Wave | 73.6 |
| Drought | 63.1 |
| Landslide | 63.1 |
| Tornado | 57.0 |
| Heat Wave | 52.1 |
| Ice Storm | 36.6 |
| Wildfire | 17.3 |
| Lightning | 10.8 |
| Earthquake | 7.6 |
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
22
Most Recent
Flood
Jun 2024
Most Common Type
Flood
13 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 |
| Jun 12, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORM, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 5, 2018 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, 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 |
| Oct 13, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 2, 2010 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, 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 |
| Apr 1, 1998 | Tornado | TORNADOES AND SEVERE STORMS |
| Apr 8, 1997 | Flood | SEVERE FLOODING, HIGH WINDS,SEVERE STORMS |
| Jan 16, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Jun 1, 1996 | Flood | FLOODING AND SEVERE STORMS |
| Jun 11, 1993 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Apr 18, 1969 | Flood | FLOODING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
59
Total Claims Paid
$552,979
Avg Claim Payout
$9,373
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,512,893
Disasters with PA
9
Total Projects
152
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4442 | Flood | 33 | $966,284 |
| DR-4182 | Flood | 21 | $808,742 |
| DR-4797 | Flood | 14 | $567,407 |
| DR-4390 | Flood | 15 | $437,055 |
| DR-1370 | Flood | 13 | $393,897 |
| DR-1921 | Tornado | 30 | $174,209 |
| DR-4531 | Biological | 1 | $57,771 |
| DR-1982 | Flood | 8 | $55,559 |
| DR-1941 | Severe Storm(s) | 17 | $51,969 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$1,616,636
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $81,018 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $19,428 |
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 1 | $1,506,680 |
| 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 1 | $9,510 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Lafayette has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, winter weather, hail. The area has had 22 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (13 declarations). 59 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,512,893 in public assistance recovery funding. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.