Natural Disasters in Ruthton, MN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
14.7
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
25.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
12.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
62.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 74.9 |
| Hail | 71.1 |
| Drought | 67.3 |
| Ice Storm | 53.5 |
| Cold Wave | 51.0 |
| Heat Wave | 41.1 |
| Tornado | 38.5 |
| Strong Wind | 33.7 |
| Wildfire | 19.1 |
| Landslide | 15.2 |
| Earthquake | 11.3 |
| Lightning | 2.8 |
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
14
Most Recent
Flood
Jun 2024
Most Common Type
Flood
5 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 |
| 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 |
| Jul 28, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Oct 13, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jan 16, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Jan 7, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE ICE STORM |
| Jun 11, 1993 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Apr 18, 1969 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
17
Total Claims Paid
$357,394
Avg Claim Payout
$21,023
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,964,891
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
140
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4442 | Flood | 27 | $685,390 |
| DR-4182 | Flood | 27 | $510,298 |
| DR-1941 | Severe Storm(s) | 58 | $410,294 |
| DR-4797 | Flood | 10 | $143,085 |
| DR-4390 | Flood | 8 | $127,947 |
| DR-4009 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $87,877 |
Ruthton has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, hail, drought. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (5 declarations). 17 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,964,891 in public assistance recovery funding.