Natural Disasters in Rothsay, MN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
5.3
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
12.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
71.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 60.9 |
| Hail | 53.1 |
| Cold Wave | 40.6 |
| Strong Wind | 28.0 |
| Landslide | 21.4 |
| Wildfire | 19.9 |
| Tornado | 19.2 |
| Ice Storm | 13.1 |
| Heat Wave | 11.3 |
| Lightning | 3.3 |
| Earthquake | 3.1 |
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
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| May 10, 2011 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 2, 2010 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 9, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 16, 2001 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Apr 8, 1997 | Flood | SEVERE FLOODING, HIGH WINDS,SEVERE STORMS |
| Jan 16, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Aug 18, 1995 | Severe Storm | SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS, WINDS, FLOODING, TORNADOES, AND HEAT |
| Jun 11, 1993 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Jul 17, 1975 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Aug 1, 1972 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 18, 1969 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Mar 22, 1966 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Apr 11, 1965 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
109
Total Claims Paid
$1,396,418
Avg Claim Payout
$12,811
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,343,328
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
161
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1830 | Severe Storm(s) | 75 | $562,267 |
| DR-1370 | Flood | 40 | $400,265 |
| DR-4531 | Biological | 8 | $207,236 |
| DR-1982 | Flood | 27 | $123,630 |
| DR-1921 | Tornado | 9 | $31,025 |
| DR-1419 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $18,904 |
Rothsay has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, hail, cold wave. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (7 declarations). 109 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,343,328 in public assistance recovery funding.