Natural Disasters in Rock Creek, MN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
62.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
62.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
46.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
67.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 88.8 |
| Hail | 77.2 |
| Lightning | 72.1 |
| Wildfire | 65.8 |
| Tornado | 52.0 |
| Ice Storm | 47.5 |
| Heat Wave | 44.5 |
| Strong Wind | 40.3 |
| Drought | 40.2 |
| Winter Weather | 32.3 |
| Landslide | 12.1 |
| Earthquake | 3.0 |
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
15
Most Recent
Flood
Jul 2023
Most Common Type
Flood
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2023 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 9, 2022 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, 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 6, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 28, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 16, 2001 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Oct 20, 2000 | Fire | MN - CARLOS EDGE FIRE COMPLEX - 10/19/2000 |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Aug 25, 1972 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Aug 1, 1972 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 18, 1969 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Apr 11, 1965 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
60
Total Claims Paid
$1,356,154
Avg Claim Payout
$22,603
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,146,374
Disasters with PA
9
Total Projects
152
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4722 | Flood | 34 | $604,528 |
| DR-4069 | Severe Storm(s) | 31 | $520,101 |
| DR-1370 | Flood | 42 | $471,365 |
| DR-4390 | Flood | 17 | $298,693 |
| DR-4009 | Severe Storm(s) | 20 | $187,052 |
| DR-4666 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $44,087 |
| DR-4659 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $11,630 |
| DR-1419 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $6,944 |
| DR-1830 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $1,973 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
6
Federal Funding
$6,026,822
Properties Protected
68
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.3: Acquisition of Public Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 3 | $5,864,718 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $147,104 |
| 94.1: Tribal Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $15,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Rock Creek has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, hail, lightning. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (7 declarations). 60 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,146,374 in public assistance recovery funding. 6 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.