Natural Disasters in St. Martin, MN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
87.6
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
88.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
24.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
96.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 97.6 |
| Hail | 96.5 |
| Tornado | 93.0 |
| Winter Weather | 92.3 |
| Lightning | 86.5 |
| Cold Wave | 86.3 |
| Wildfire | 76.3 |
| Heat Wave | 74.6 |
| Ice Storm | 72.3 |
| Landslide | 67.2 |
| Drought | 57.2 |
| Earthquake | 24.9 |
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
13
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Jul 2022
Most Common Type
Flood
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2022 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 7, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jul 25, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, 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 |
| Apr 8, 1997 | Flood | SEVERE FLOODING, HIGH WINDS,SEVERE STORMS |
| Jan 16, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Apr 18, 1969 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Mar 22, 1966 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Apr 11, 1965 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
111
Total Claims Paid
$1,082,248
Avg Claim Payout
$9,750
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$7,840,907
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
171
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4531 | Biological | 24 | $5,812,343 |
| DR-4658 | Severe Storm(s) | 26 | $863,195 |
| DR-4131 | Severe Storm(s) | 44 | $628,820 |
| DR-4009 | Severe Storm(s) | 44 | $378,941 |
| DR-1370 | Flood | 30 | $152,940 |
| DR-4069 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $2,539 |
| DR-1830 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $2,129 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
8
Federal Funding
$1,442,589
Properties Protected
5
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
3.31
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 5 | $1,226,131 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 2 | $0 |
| 401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures | 1 | $216,458 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
St. Martin has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, hail, tornado. The area has had 13 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (5 declarations). 111 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $7,840,907 in public assistance recovery funding. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.