Natural Disasters in Lynd, MN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
43.5
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
62.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
77.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 86.9 |
| Drought | 76.4 |
| Cold Wave | 72.4 |
| Hail | 67.5 |
| Ice Storm | 53.2 |
| Tornado | 41.3 |
| Landslide | 39.3 |
| Heat Wave | 34.7 |
| Strong Wind | 34.2 |
| Wildfire | 17.3 |
| Earthquake | 15.7 |
| Lightning | 4.5 |
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
Severe Storm
Aug 2022
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2022 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, 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 |
| Jul 28, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| May 10, 2011 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Oct 13, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 19, 2010 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Apr 8, 1997 | Flood | SEVERE FLOODING, HIGH WINDS,SEVERE STORMS |
| Jan 16, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Jan 7, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE ICE STORM |
| Jun 11, 1993 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jun 26, 1992 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Apr 18, 1969 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
63
Total Claims Paid
$163,451
Avg Claim Payout
$2,594
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$4,340,868
Disasters with PA
9
Total Projects
285
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4442 | Flood | 56 | $1,840,988 |
| DR-4390 | Flood | 37 | $1,090,525 |
| DR-1941 | Severe Storm(s) | 94 | $460,803 |
| DR-4009 | Severe Storm(s) | 39 | $448,208 |
| DR-4666 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $144,061 |
| DR-4182 | Flood | 20 | $139,011 |
| DR-1982 | Flood | 27 | $103,657 |
| DR-4531 | Biological | 4 | $102,808 |
| DR-1370 | Flood | 3 | $10,805 |
Lynd has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, drought, cold wave. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 63 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $4,340,868 in public assistance recovery funding.