Natural Disasters in Peterson, MN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
49.8
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
54.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
32.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
90.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 84.4 |
| Cold Wave | 66.0 |
| Tornado | 62.3 |
| Hail | 58.7 |
| Drought | 46.8 |
| Winter Weather | 42.3 |
| Heat Wave | 36.0 |
| Ice Storm | 32.9 |
| Strong Wind | 27.7 |
| Lightning | 19.4 |
| Wildfire | 10.8 |
| Earthquake | 10.2 |
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
Flood
Jun 2024
Most Common Type
Flood
6 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 25, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jun 25, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 23, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jun 27, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 23, 1998 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| Jun 11, 1993 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Dec 26, 1991 | Severe Ice Storm | ICE STORM |
| Jul 8, 1978 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, HAIL & TORNADOES |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Jul 13, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 18, 1969 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Apr 11, 1965 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
99
Total Claims Paid
$753,114
Avg Claim Payout
$7,607
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$13,086,905
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
549
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1717 | Severe Storm(s) | 224 | $8,346,457 |
| DR-4131 | Severe Storm(s) | 107 | $1,275,564 |
| DR-1333 | Severe Storm(s) | 65 | $1,009,239 |
| DR-4442 | Flood | 34 | $858,067 |
| DR-1772 | Severe Storm(s) | 70 | $662,405 |
| DR-4290 | Flood | 23 | $572,686 |
| DR-4797 | Flood | 21 | $300,109 |
| DR-4531 | Biological | 5 | $62,380 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
9
Federal Funding
$1,007,342
Properties Protected
12
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.98
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 4 | $438,446 |
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 2 | $448,914 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $78,470 |
| 601.1: Generators | 1 | $41,512 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Peterson has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, cold wave, tornado. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (6 declarations). 99 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $13,086,905 in public assistance recovery funding. 9 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.