Natural Disasters in Ranier, MN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
31.5
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
29.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
62.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
84.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 72.9 |
| Landslide | 70.7 |
| Winter Weather | 44.9 |
| Hail | 43.2 |
| Drought | 41.6 |
| Heat Wave | 37.2 |
| Wildfire | 33.9 |
| Lightning | 23.7 |
| Strong Wind | 8.2 |
| Tornado | 5.3 |
| Ice Storm | 2.0 |
| Earthquake | 1.0 |
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
12
Most Recent
Flood
Jul 2022
Most Common Type
Flood
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2022 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 7, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 5, 2018 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 21, 2014 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jun 14, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING AND TORNADOES |
| May 16, 2001 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Jun 1, 1996 | Flood | FLOODING AND SEVERE STORMS |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Jun 10, 1974 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
| Jul 22, 1970 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
19
Total IA Distributed
$89,789
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4894 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4531 | 18 | $89,789 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
17
Total Claims Paid
$322,358
Avg Claim Payout
$18,962
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,142,659
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
67
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4659 | Severe Storm(s) | 19 | $2,153,163 |
| DR-4182 | Flood | 25 | $766,894 |
| DR-4390 | Flood | 2 | $137,491 |
| DR-1419 | Severe Storm(s) | 19 | $59,493 |
| DR-4531 | Biological | 2 | $25,618 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$19,335
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.98
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $19,335 |
| 302.1: Landslide Stabilization - Structural | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Ranier has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, landslide, winter weather. The area has had 12 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (7 declarations). 17 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,142,659 in public assistance recovery funding. $89,789 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.