Natural Disasters in Princeton, MN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
53.6
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
72.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
95.6
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
10
Public Assistance
$554K
Individual Assistance
$152K
Most Common Type
Flood
5 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Flood | Jul 2023 | $97K | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Apr 2020 | — | $152K |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm(s) | Jul 2012 | $4K | — |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes → | Severe Storm | Jul 2011 | $30K | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Torn… → | Flood | May 2001 | $423K | — |
| Drought → | Drought | Jun 1976 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Aug 1972 | — | — |
| Flooding → | Flood | Apr 1969 | — | — |
| Flooding → | Flood | Apr 1965 | — | — |
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
24
Total Claims Paid
$118,930
Avg Claim Payout
$4,955
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$381,121
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $88,444 |
| 601.1: Generators | 1 | $292,677 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Princeton has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, hail, wildfire. The area has had 10 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (5 declarations). 24 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $554,122 in public assistance recovery funding. $152,418 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.