Natural Disasters in Bowman, ND
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
2.1
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
4.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
12.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
53.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 58.8 |
| Wildfire | 56.7 |
| Cold Wave | 52.6 |
| Hail | 40.1 |
| Ice Storm | 40.0 |
| Drought | 25.5 |
| Strong Wind | 13.7 |
| Tornado | 11.5 |
| Earthquake | 7.7 |
| Landslide | 7.4 |
| Heat Wave | 6.8 |
| Lightning | 6.5 |
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
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Oct 31, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Feb 26, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Mar 24, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 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 |
| Dec 29, 2000 | Tornado | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Apr 7, 1997 | Flood | SEVERE FLOODING,SEVERE WINTER STORMS, SNOWMELT, SPRING RAINS |
| Jan 12, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS |
| Apr 17, 1978 | Flood | STORMS, ICE JAMS, SNOWMELT & FLOODING |
| Feb 16, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD & SNOWSTORMS |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
6
Total IA Distributed
$34,085
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4509 | 6 | $34,085 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
10
Total Claims Paid
$11,760
Avg Claim Payout
$1,176
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$398,596
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
56
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1829 | Severe Storm(s) | 41 | $326,620 |
| DR-1713 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $46,346 |
| DR-1616 | Snow | 8 | $19,497 |
| DR-4509 | Biological | 1 | $6,133 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$11,831
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
6.07
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $11,831 |
| 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Bowman has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, wildfire, cold wave. The area has had 13 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 10 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $398,596 in public assistance recovery funding. $34,085 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.