Natural Disasters in Big Bow, KS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
9.6
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
11.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
35.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
1.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 96.6 |
| Hail | 58.4 |
| Lightning | 38.0 |
| Wildfire | 30.4 |
| Winter Weather | 27.4 |
| Tornado | 16.2 |
| Cold Wave | 16.2 |
| Ice Storm | 13.7 |
| Earthquake | 9.1 |
| Strong Wind | 8.2 |
| Heat Wave | 2.9 |
| Landslide | 0.4 |
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
10
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Sep 2025
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 17, 2022 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT LINE WINDS |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 16, 2017 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, SNOWSTORM, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 29, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jun 24, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND RECORD AND NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| Dec 12, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Jan 7, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jun 23, 1965 | Flood | FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
7
Total IA Distributed
$34,656
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4504 | 7 | $34,656 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$144,685
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
11
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4319 | Snow | 6 | $77,159 |
| DR-1675 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $67,526 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$26,250
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $26,250 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Big Bow has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, hail, lightning. The area has had 10 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). FEMA has obligated $144,685 in public assistance recovery funding. $34,656 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.