Natural Disasters in Assaria, KS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
66.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
74.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
14.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
83.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 93.7 |
| Ice Storm | 93.0 |
| Tornado | 91.4 |
| Hail | 85.7 |
| Wildfire | 82.4 |
| Heat Wave | 77.9 |
| Cold Wave | 72.3 |
| Strong Wind | 67.2 |
| Lightning | 62.6 |
| Drought | 47.4 |
| Earthquake | 34.3 |
| Landslide | 14.4 |
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
16
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Dec 2025
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
11 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 17, 2022 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT LINE WINDS |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 20, 2019 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, FLOODING,LANDSLIDES,AND MUDSLIDES |
| May 28, 2019 | Severe Storm | TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Oct 22, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 9, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING AND TORNADOES |
| Feb 1, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Dec 12, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| May 6, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Nov 5, 1998 | Severe Storm | KS-FLOODING 10/31/98 |
| Jul 22, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Sep 28, 1973 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| May 2, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 15, 1969 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
240
Total Claims Paid
$4,613,261
Avg Claim Payout
$19,222
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$8,798,264
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
99
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4504 | Biological | 3 | $3,733,113 |
| DR-4640 | Severe Storm(s) | 28 | $2,035,893 |
| DR-4449 | Other | 17 | $1,767,518 |
| DR-1741 | Severe Storm(s) | 34 | $1,196,669 |
| DR-1776 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $51,160 |
| DR-3236 | Hurricane | 3 | $13,910 |
Assaria has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, ice storm, tornado. The area has had 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (11 declarations). 240 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $8,798,264 in public assistance recovery funding.