Natural Disasters in Stewartville, MN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
82.3
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
90.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
99.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 92.8 |
| Tornado | 89.3 |
| Hail | 83.4 |
| Winter Weather | 83.3 |
| Landslide | 74.1 |
| Heat Wave | 72.5 |
| Strong Wind | 70.1 |
| Ice Storm | 57.2 |
| Drought | 57.1 |
| Lightning | 54.4 |
| Wildfire | 20.5 |
| Earthquake | 16.3 |
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
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Oct 13, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 2, 2010 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Aug 23, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Oct 7, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| May 16, 2001 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Jun 23, 1998 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| Dec 26, 1991 | Severe Ice Storm | ICE STORM |
| Jul 8, 1978 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, HAIL & TORNADOES |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Jul 13, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 11, 1965 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
719
Total Claims Paid
$5,305,284
Avg Claim Payout
$7,379
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$9,566,633
Disasters with PA
9
Total Projects
275
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4442 | Flood | 25 | $6,193,517 |
| DR-1717 | Severe Storm(s) | 139 | $1,521,008 |
| DR-1921 | Tornado | 25 | $760,054 |
| DR-1941 | Severe Storm(s) | 70 | $659,868 |
| DR-1370 | Flood | 2 | $216,928 |
| DR-4290 | Flood | 7 | $95,100 |
| DR-1333 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $91,663 |
| DR-4797 | Flood | 2 | $26,794 |
| DR-1569 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $1,701 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
10
Federal Funding
$2,147,758
Properties Protected
13
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
3.15
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 3 | $175,605 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $813,826 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 2 | $929,490 |
| 200.3: Acquisition of Public Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $149,043 |
| 300.3: Vegetation Management - Wind | 1 | $79,794 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Stewartville has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, tornado, hail. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (4 declarations). 719 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $9,566,633 in public assistance recovery funding. 10 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.