Natural Disasters in Olathe, CO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
49.0
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
52.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
37.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
20.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Lightning | 87.5 |
| Landslide | 82.2 |
| Avalanche | 79.7 |
| Wildfire | 78.6 |
| Earthquake | 77.3 |
| Drought | 58.4 |
| Winter Weather | 45.0 |
| Cold Wave | 19.9 |
| Ice Storm | 16.9 |
| Heat Wave | 15.7 |
| Strong Wind | 10.5 |
| Tornado | 8.9 |
| Hail | 7.1 |
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
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
3 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jul 15, 2002 | Fire | CO - BURN CANYON FIRE - 07/15/02 |
| Jun 19, 2002 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Jul 27, 1984 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, MUDSLIDES, LANDSLIDES & FLOODING |
| Jan 29, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Jul 6, 1973 | Flood | FLOODING & LANDSLIDES |
| Sep 22, 1970 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
1
Total IA Distributed
$1,894
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4498 | 1 | $1,894 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
6
Total Claims Paid
$60,127
Avg Claim Payout
$10,021
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$175,049
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $70,875 |
| 91.4: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - NEW | 1 | $51,974 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $52,200 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Olathe has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, landslide, avalanche. The area has had 9 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (3 declarations). 6 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. $1,894 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.