Natural Disasters in Park Rapids, MN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
35.2
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
39.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
38.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
51.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 74.3 |
| Winter Weather | 73.5 |
| Drought | 67.8 |
| Wildfire | 66.4 |
| Cold Wave | 56.8 |
| Strong Wind | 45.8 |
| Tornado | 37.8 |
| Hail | 34.7 |
| Lightning | 28.1 |
| Heat Wave | 21.7 |
| Ice Storm | 20.1 |
| Earthquake | 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
10
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Apr 9, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jun 14, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING AND TORNADOES |
| Jul 28, 1999 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 8, 1997 | Flood | SEVERE FLOODING, HIGH WINDS,SEVERE STORMS |
| Jan 16, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Aug 18, 1995 | Severe Storm | SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS, WINDS, FLOODING, TORNADOES, AND HEAT |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
17
Total IA Distributed
$106,311
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4531 | 17 | $106,311 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
28
Total Claims Paid
$291,698
Avg Claim Payout
$10,418
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,051,550
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
91
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1830 | Severe Storm(s) | 38 | $371,277 |
| DR-1419 | Severe Storm(s) | 26 | $263,066 |
| DR-1283 | Severe Storm(s) | 24 | $245,070 |
| DR-4069 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $169,113 |
| DR-1982 | Flood | 1 | $3,025 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$1,384,455
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.92
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 2 | $376,011 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 1 | $1,008,444 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Park Rapids has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, winter weather, drought. The area has had 10 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 28 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,051,550 in public assistance recovery funding. $106,311 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.