Natural Disasters in Plainview, MN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
45.5
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
55.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
18.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
89.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 81.6 |
| Hail | 80.2 |
| Strong Wind | 74.0 |
| Tornado | 61.7 |
| Drought | 48.8 |
| Cold Wave | 43.2 |
| Winter Weather | 34.8 |
| Heat Wave | 33.9 |
| Ice Storm | 33.8 |
| Lightning | 24.8 |
| Wildfire | 13.5 |
| Earthquake | 3.6 |
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
17
Most Recent
Flood
Jun 2024
Most Common Type
Flood
9 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2024 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 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 |
| Oct 13, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 23, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 16, 2001 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Jun 23, 1998 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| Apr 8, 1997 | Flood | SEVERE FLOODING, HIGH WINDS,SEVERE STORMS |
| Jun 1, 1996 | Flood | FLOODING AND SEVERE STORMS |
| Jun 11, 1993 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jul 8, 1978 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, HAIL & TORNADOES |
| Jul 13, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 18, 1969 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Apr 11, 1965 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
162
Total Claims Paid
$3,401,753
Avg Claim Payout
$20,998
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,200,008
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
189
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1941 | Severe Storm(s) | 99 | $1,656,228 |
| DR-4797 | Flood | 17 | $520,806 |
| DR-4442 | Flood | 28 | $475,432 |
| DR-1717 | Severe Storm(s) | 24 | $240,682 |
| DR-1370 | Flood | 15 | $195,038 |
| DR-4722 | Flood | 6 | $111,820 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
7
Federal Funding
$1,886,101
Properties Protected
30
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.19
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 3 | $1,534,887 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $72,513 |
| 200.3: Acquisition of Public Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $264,770 |
| 904.1: Advanced Assistance | 1 | $13,931 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Plainview has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, hail, strong wind. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (9 declarations). 162 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,200,008 in public assistance recovery funding. 7 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.