Natural Disasters in Winona, MN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
69.5
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
72.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
30.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
88.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 90.2 |
| Hail | 84.1 |
| Cold Wave | 80.6 |
| Tornado | 76.0 |
| Winter Weather | 64.7 |
| Heat Wave | 57.6 |
| Drought | 49.3 |
| Lightning | 46.5 |
| Strong Wind | 45.2 |
| Ice Storm | 38.1 |
| Wildfire | 16.8 |
| Earthquake | 11.6 |
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
6 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 |
| Aug 23, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND 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 11, 1993 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jul 8, 1978 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, HAIL & TORNADOES |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Jul 17, 1975 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jul 13, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 18, 1969 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Apr 11, 1965 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
115
Total Claims Paid
$3,894,390
Avg Claim Payout
$33,864
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$7,529,049
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
216
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1717 | Severe Storm(s) | 129 | $5,112,834 |
| DR-4531 | Biological | 13 | $793,914 |
| DR-1941 | Severe Storm(s) | 15 | $683,766 |
| DR-4442 | Flood | 27 | $585,836 |
| DR-4797 | Flood | 8 | $154,756 |
| DR-1333 | Severe Storm(s) | 17 | $101,382 |
| DR-1370 | Flood | 7 | $96,560 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
13
Federal Funding
$1,836,134
Properties Protected
27
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.35
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 4 | $1,147,783 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 3 | $33,862 |
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 1 | $337,500 |
| FMA Plan | 1 | $26,660 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $21,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Winona has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, hail, cold wave. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (6 declarations). 115 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $7,529,049 in public assistance recovery funding. 13 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.