Natural Disasters in Buffalo, KS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
18.0
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
26.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
18.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
48.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 64.5 |
| Wildfire | 59.0 |
| Strong Wind | 54.7 |
| Winter Weather | 52.2 |
| Tornado | 51.6 |
| Ice Storm | 51.1 |
| Heat Wave | 45.3 |
| Landslide | 37.2 |
| Cold Wave | 36.8 |
| Hail | 35.4 |
| Lightning | 32.2 |
| Earthquake | 26.8 |
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
Jul 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
11 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Aug 10, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Mar 9, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORM |
| Jun 25, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| Jul 9, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING AND TORNADOES |
| Dec 12, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Jul 2, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Feb 6, 2002 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
| Nov 5, 1998 | Severe Storm | KS-FLOODING 10/31/98 |
| Oct 22, 1986 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 13, 1976 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, HIGH WINDS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
4
Total IA Distributed
$5,913
Repair/Replace
$4,150
Rental Assistance
$411
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1711 | 4 | $5,913 | $1,297 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
72
Total Claims Paid
$1,659,811
Avg Claim Payout
$23,053
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$10,462,492
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
110
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1711 | Severe Storm(s) | 84 | $9,868,009 |
| DR-4449 | Other | 5 | $243,789 |
| DR-1776 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $151,454 |
| DR-4800 | Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding | 3 | $96,270 |
| DR-4504 | Biological | 3 | $51,619 |
| DR-1932 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $51,351 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$935,994
Properties Protected
31
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $545,994 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $390,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Buffalo has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, wildfire, strong wind. The area has had 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (11 declarations). 72 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $10,462,492 in public assistance recovery funding. $5,913 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.