Natural Disasters in Marquette, WI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
58.0
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
48.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
86.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
77.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 93.1 |
| Cold Wave | 77.2 |
| Tornado | 75.1 |
| Strong Wind | 68.0 |
| Heat Wave | 54.9 |
| Wildfire | 47.1 |
| Landslide | 47.0 |
| Drought | 43.3 |
| Winter Weather | 34.4 |
| Lightning | 27.8 |
| Earthquake | 24.0 |
| Ice Storm | 22.0 |
| Hurricane | 12.7 |
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
9
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
3 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Oct 18, 2018 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES |
| Jun 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jun 18, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 2, 1993 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Apr 27, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
291
Total IA Distributed
$369,250
Repair/Replace
$304,209
Rental Assistance
$13,056
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1768 | 219 | $269,427 | $1,194 |
| DR-1526 | 65 | $69,167 | $1,850 |
| DR-4520 | 7 | $30,657 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
53
Total Claims Paid
$470,717
Avg Claim Payout
$8,881
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,091,614
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
149
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1768 | Severe Storm(s) | 101 | $1,132,339 |
| DR-1526 | Severe Storm(s) | 31 | $713,802 |
| DR-4402 | Flood | 16 | $239,582 |
| DR-1369 | Flood | 1 | $5,891 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$27,000
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $27,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Marquette has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, cold wave, tornado. The area has had 9 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (3 declarations). 53 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,091,614 in public assistance recovery funding. $369,250 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.