Natural Disasters in Racine, MN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
67.3
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
69.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
37.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
83.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 91.9 |
| Hail | 85.8 |
| Tornado | 81.2 |
| Winter Weather | 77.2 |
| Strong Wind | 74.2 |
| Cold Wave | 57.8 |
| Heat Wave | 41.0 |
| Ice Storm | 35.4 |
| Landslide | 24.7 |
| Lightning | 23.4 |
| Wildfire | 18.8 |
| Earthquake | 17.7 |
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
16
Most Recent
Flood
Jun 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
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 |
| Oct 13, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 25, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Oct 7, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| May 16, 2001 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| 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 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
730
Total Claims Paid
$11,046,327
Avg Claim Payout
$15,132
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$5,385,995
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
335
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1569 | Severe Storm(s) | 72 | $1,532,709 |
| DR-1333 | Severe Storm(s) | 62 | $1,124,409 |
| DR-1772 | Severe Storm(s) | 81 | $805,249 |
| DR-4442 | Flood | 34 | $713,985 |
| DR-4797 | Flood | 23 | $613,365 |
| DR-1370 | Flood | 43 | $462,294 |
| DR-1941 | Severe Storm(s) | 20 | $133,984 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
15
Federal Funding
$4,583,324
Properties Protected
72
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.11
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 13 | $4,233,074 |
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 1 | $193,500 |
| 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 1 | $156,750 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Racine has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, hail, tornado. The area has had 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 730 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $5,385,995 in public assistance recovery funding. 15 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.