Natural Disasters in New Prague, MN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
76.6
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
87.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
98.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 98.8 |
| Tornado | 89.0 |
| Hail | 88.8 |
| Cold Wave | 81.3 |
| Heat Wave | 81.1 |
| Winter Weather | 64.4 |
| Landslide | 63.6 |
| Ice Storm | 55.1 |
| Wildfire | 52.0 |
| Lightning | 51.4 |
| Drought | 32.8 |
| Earthquake | 9.9 |
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
19
Most Recent
Flood
Jun 2024
Most Common Type
Flood
11 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 |
| Nov 2, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS 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 |
| 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 11, 1993 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Apr 18, 1969 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Aug 15, 1968 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
| Apr 11, 1965 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
87
Total Claims Paid
$2,723,618
Avg Claim Payout
$31,306
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$4,361,835
Disasters with PA
9
Total Projects
178
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4797 | Flood | 35 | $1,553,585 |
| DR-4442 | Flood | 39 | $931,797 |
| DR-4182 | Flood | 30 | $679,465 |
| DR-4290 | Flood | 14 | $310,332 |
| DR-1982 | Flood | 23 | $303,755 |
| DR-1941 | Severe Storm(s) | 19 | $214,646 |
| DR-1370 | Flood | 12 | $166,761 |
| DR-4069 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $156,667 |
| DR-4531 | Biological | 2 | $44,828 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
6
Federal Funding
$2,333,354
Properties Protected
69
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.92
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 3 | $2,033,938 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine; 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 2 | $280,454 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $18,962 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
New Prague has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, tornado, hail. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (11 declarations). 87 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $4,361,835 in public assistance recovery funding. 6 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.