Natural Disasters in Altamont, KS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
66.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
57.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
84.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
65.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 90.6 |
| Tornado | 83.6 |
| Drought | 82.0 |
| Strong Wind | 81.3 |
| Winter Weather | 79.7 |
| Cold Wave | 73.0 |
| Heat Wave | 71.9 |
| Hail | 71.0 |
| Earthquake | 56.3 |
| Lightning | 46.8 |
| Hurricane | 38.6 |
| Wildfire | 38.6 |
| Landslide | 35.2 |
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
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
8 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Mar 9, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORM |
| Jun 25, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| Feb 1, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Dec 12, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Jul 2, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Aug 3, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| May 6, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 6, 2002 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
| May 3, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Oct 22, 1986 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 13, 1976 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, HIGH WINDS & FLOODING |
| May 2, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
32
Total IA Distributed
$208,229
Repair/Replace
$132,595
Rental Assistance
$5,392
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1462 | 4 | N/A | $29 |
| DR-1711 | 23 | $177,416 | $8,269 |
| DR-4504 | 5 | $30,814 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
100
Total Claims Paid
$1,599,171
Avg Claim Payout
$15,992
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$8,149,614
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
22
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1741 | Severe Storm(s) | 15 | $7,792,503 |
| DR-1600 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $281,972 |
| DR-1711 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $75,139 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
12
Federal Funding
$2,788,126
Properties Protected
58
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.05
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 7 | $2,288,195 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $374,373 |
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 1 | $97,926 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $23,369 |
| FMA Plan | 1 | $4,263 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Altamont has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, tornado, drought. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (8 declarations). 100 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $8,149,614 in public assistance recovery funding. $208,229 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 12 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.