Natural Disasters in Litchfield, MN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
27.0
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
42.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
12.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
94.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 71.6 |
| Strong Wind | 71.3 |
| Winter Weather | 62.3 |
| Cold Wave | 57.5 |
| Tornado | 48.4 |
| Landslide | 44.0 |
| Drought | 43.8 |
| Heat Wave | 43.7 |
| Ice Storm | 32.8 |
| Lightning | 29.5 |
| Wildfire | 26.0 |
| Earthquake | 6.0 |
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
11
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jul 6, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 28, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 16, 2001 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Jan 16, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Jun 11, 1993 | 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
16
Total IA Distributed
$107,419
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4531 | 16 | $107,419 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
6
Total Claims Paid
$141,584
Avg Claim Payout
$23,597
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,704,602
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
66
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1370 | Flood | 48 | $1,601,029 |
| DR-4069 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $55,054 |
| DR-4009 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $48,519 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
6
Federal Funding
$510,993
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.66
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 5 | $488,493 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $22,500 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Litchfield has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, strong wind, winter weather. The area has had 11 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (4 declarations). 6 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,704,602 in public assistance recovery funding. $107,419 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 6 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.