Natural Disasters in Bucyrus, ND
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
4.5
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
2.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
75.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
38.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 79.4 |
| Winter Weather | 62.6 |
| Cold Wave | 56.2 |
| Wildfire | 48.0 |
| Ice Storm | 36.1 |
| Drought | 25.8 |
| Strong Wind | 12.5 |
| Tornado | 12.3 |
| Heat Wave | 8.4 |
| Landslide | 7.9 |
| Lightning | 7.6 |
| Earthquake | 4.7 |
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
Severe Storm
Jul 2022
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2022 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND FLOODING |
| Apr 1, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 12, 2019 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Oct 31, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Apr 21, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Feb 26, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Mar 24, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 28, 2001 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, & 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 |
| May 11, 1982 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Apr 17, 1978 | Flood | STORMS, ICE JAMS, SNOWMELT & FLOODING |
| Feb 16, 1978 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD & SNOWSTORMS |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
38
Total IA Distributed
$83,201
Repair/Replace
$18,411
Rental Assistance
$832
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4509 | 12 | $63,799 | — |
| DR-1829 | 26 | $19,402 | $971 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1
Total Claims Paid
$12,872
Avg Claim Payout
$12,872
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$905,703
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
87
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1829 | Severe Storm(s) | 74 | $821,591 |
| DR-4154 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $49,570 |
| DR-4444 | Flood | 2 | $30,843 |
| DR-1376 | Flood | 2 | $3,700 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$57,353
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.1: Generators | 2 | $32,192 |
| 92.1: State Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $0 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $25,161 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Bucyrus has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, winter weather, cold wave. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 1 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $905,703 in public assistance recovery funding. $83,201 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.