Natural Disasters in Barnard, KS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
13.5
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
13.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
52.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
49.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 88.3 |
| Ice Storm | 84.5 |
| Wildfire | 59.3 |
| Drought | 55.1 |
| Winter Weather | 46.5 |
| Tornado | 36.3 |
| Strong Wind | 34.3 |
| Heat Wave | 26.5 |
| Landslide | 12.3 |
| Earthquake | 10.5 |
| Cold Wave | 10.0 |
| Lightning | 7.0 |
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
Severe Storm
May 2025
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
9 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, AND WILDFIRES |
| Aug 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 17, 2022 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT LINE WINDS |
| Mar 29, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 20, 2019 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, FLOODING,LANDSLIDES,AND MUDSLIDES |
| Mar 6, 2017 | Fire | ELLSWORTH-LINCOLN-RUSSELL FIRE COMPLEX |
| Jul 29, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Jul 22, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Sep 28, 1973 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| May 2, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
2
Total Claims Paid
$4,570
Avg Claim Payout
$2,285
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$107,416
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
7
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1741 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $107,416 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$631,355
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.79
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $17,526 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 1 | $613,829 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Barnard has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, ice storm, wildfire. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (9 declarations). 2 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $107,416 in public assistance recovery funding. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.