Natural Disasters in Merrill, WI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
52.6
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
59.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
25.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
76.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 90.0 |
| Lightning | 63.0 |
| Winter Weather | 62.9 |
| Hail | 44.6 |
| Tornado | 44.0 |
| Strong Wind | 38.5 |
| Ice Storm | 31.0 |
| Drought | 30.5 |
| Wildfire | 29.6 |
| Heat Wave | 18.6 |
| Landslide | 10.7 |
| Earthquake | 4.3 |
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
Biological
2 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 10, 2002 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Jul 2, 1993 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Oct 3, 1977 | Severe Storm | WINDS, HAIL & RAIN |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Apr 27, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| May 1, 1969 | Flood | FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
27
Total IA Distributed
$166,150
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4520 | 27 | $166,150 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
3
Total Claims Paid
$16,929
Avg Claim Payout
$5,643
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
5
Federal Funding
$79,626
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $56,250 |
| 100.1: Public Awareness and Education (Brochures, Workshops, Videos, etc.) | 1 | $0 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan); 800.1: Miscellaneous | 1 | $4,626 |
| 90.4: Mitigation Plan - Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $18,750 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Merrill has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, lightning, winter weather. The area has had 9 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 3 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. $166,150 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.