Natural Disasters in West St. Paul, MN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
89.5
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
93.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
92.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 99.4 |
| Hail | 97.5 |
| Tornado | 97.4 |
| Winter Weather | 91.9 |
| Cold Wave | 90.1 |
| Lightning | 84.8 |
| Heat Wave | 84.6 |
| Landslide | 70.2 |
| Ice Storm | 55.8 |
| Wildfire | 39.6 |
| Drought | 31.5 |
| Earthquake | 21.2 |
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
16
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jul 6, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 19, 2010 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 16, 2001 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Jun 27, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 23, 1998 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| Apr 8, 1997 | Flood | SEVERE FLOODING, HIGH WINDS,SEVERE STORMS |
| Jun 1, 1996 | Flood | FLOODING AND SEVERE STORMS |
| Jun 11, 1993 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Aug 6, 1987 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jul 8, 1978 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, HAIL & TORNADOES |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Apr 18, 1969 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Apr 11, 1965 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
181
Total Claims Paid
$3,882,467
Avg Claim Payout
$21,450
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$9,628,790
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
155
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1370 | Flood | 32 | $4,093,792 |
| DR-4531 | Biological | 25 | $2,247,848 |
| DR-1333 | Severe Storm(s) | 53 | $2,235,115 |
| DR-4069 | Severe Storm(s) | 41 | $1,029,659 |
| DR-1982 | Flood | 4 | $22,377 |
West St. Paul 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 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (6 declarations). 181 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $9,628,790 in public assistance recovery funding.