Natural Disasters in Belfield, ND
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
37.3
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
49.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
15.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
63.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 96.6 |
| Hail | 85.7 |
| Cold Wave | 82.1 |
| Ice Storm | 76.8 |
| Lightning | 65.6 |
| Wildfire | 54.8 |
| Strong Wind | 53.8 |
| Tornado | 47.9 |
| Drought | 28.1 |
| Heat Wave | 23.3 |
| Landslide | 17.3 |
| Earthquake | 16.8 |
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
16
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jul 12, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Feb 26, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Mar 24, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Nov 21, 2005 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND RECORD AND/OR NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jul 22, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND GROUND SATURATION |
| Apr 7, 1997 | Flood | SEVERE FLOODING,SEVERE WINTER STORMS, SNOWMELT, SPRING RAINS |
| Jan 12, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS |
| Jul 26, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 17, 1978 | Flood | STORMS, ICE JAMS, SNOWMELT & FLOODING |
| Jun 10, 1972 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 5, 1970 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 18, 1969 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Jul 9, 1966 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
30
Total Claims Paid
$91,846
Avg Claim Payout
$3,062
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$715,206
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
34
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1616 | Snow | 18 | $285,736 |
| DR-1597 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $243,557 |
| DR-4509 | Biological | 7 | $119,108 |
| DR-1829 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $41,910 |
| DR-4128 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $24,895 |
Belfield has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, hail, cold wave. The area has had 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (7 declarations). 30 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $715,206 in public assistance recovery funding.