Natural Disasters in Pequot Lakes, MN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
77.5
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
79.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
35.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
97.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 91.4 |
| Strong Wind | 76.7 |
| Wildfire | 76.1 |
| Hail | 73.5 |
| Lightning | 71.8 |
| Landslide | 66.2 |
| Tornado | 61.3 |
| Winter Weather | 58.7 |
| Heat Wave | 56.8 |
| Ice Storm | 49.7 |
| Drought | 42.6 |
| Earthquake | 10.9 |
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
13
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Aug 2022
Most Common Type
Flood
5 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 |
| Jul 6, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jun 1, 2002 | Fire | MN - BY-PASS FIRE - 05/31/2002 |
| May 16, 2001 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Aug 18, 1995 | Severe Storm | SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS, WINDS, FLOODING, TORNADOES, AND HEAT |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Aug 1, 1972 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 18, 1969 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Mar 22, 1966 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Apr 11, 1965 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
13
Total Claims Paid
$71,715
Avg Claim Payout
$5,517
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,444,132
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
95
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1370 | Flood | 29 | $663,958 |
| DR-4069 | Severe Storm(s) | 41 | $375,602 |
| DR-4666 | Severe Storm(s) | 23 | $298,531 |
| DR-4531 | Biological | 1 | $99,374 |
| DR-4131 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $6,667 |
Pequot Lakes has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, strong wind, wildfire. The area has had 13 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (5 declarations). 13 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,444,132 in public assistance recovery funding.