Natural Disasters in Nassau, MN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
18.8
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
22.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
39.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
84.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 63.7 |
| Winter Weather | 63.1 |
| Hail | 62.9 |
| Heat Wave | 60.0 |
| Drought | 59.1 |
| Ice Storm | 53.2 |
| Strong Wind | 35.7 |
| Tornado | 30.0 |
| Wildfire | 29.7 |
| Landslide | 27.8 |
| Earthquake | 7.6 |
| Lightning | 3.5 |
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
21
Most Recent
Flood
Jul 2023
Most Common Type
Flood
10 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2023 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 9, 2022 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 8, 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 |
| Jul 21, 2014 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| May 10, 2011 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 19, 2010 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Mar 19, 2010 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Apr 9, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 4, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 16, 2001 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Apr 8, 1997 | Flood | SEVERE FLOODING, HIGH WINDS,SEVERE STORMS |
| Jan 16, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| 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 |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
45
Total Claims Paid
$224,358
Avg Claim Payout
$4,986
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,224,266
Disasters with PA
9
Total Projects
328
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4442 | Flood | 62 | $1,023,991 |
| DR-4722 | Flood | 24 | $476,730 |
| DR-1370 | Flood | 61 | $432,138 |
| DR-1900 | Flood | 60 | $370,343 |
| DR-4658 | Severe Storm(s) | 21 | $312,301 |
| DR-1982 | Flood | 44 | $286,695 |
| DR-1830 | Severe Storm(s) | 51 | $196,644 |
| DR-4531 | Biological | 2 | $87,066 |
| DR-4182 | Flood | 3 | $38,361 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
6
Federal Funding
$562,898
Properties Protected
34
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
3.94
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $60,450 |
| 201.5: Relocation of Private Structures - Erosion | 2 | $209,684 |
| 300.3: Vegetation Management - Wind | 1 | $17,826 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $274,938 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Nassau has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, winter weather, hail. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (10 declarations). 45 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,224,266 in public assistance recovery funding. 6 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.