Natural Disasters in Bushton, KS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
28.5
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
36.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
25.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
64.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 87.2 |
| Ice Storm | 80.5 |
| Wildfire | 76.8 |
| Winter Weather | 64.1 |
| Drought | 63.9 |
| Tornado | 62.8 |
| Cold Wave | 58.0 |
| Heat Wave | 46.1 |
| Strong Wind | 45.7 |
| Earthquake | 20.8 |
| Lightning | 12.4 |
| Landslide | 2.9 |
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
24
Most Recent
Severe Storm
May 2025
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
16 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, AND WILDFIRES |
| Oct 26, 2023 | 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 20, 2019 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, FLOODING,LANDSLIDES,AND MUDSLIDES |
| Feb 25, 2019 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Oct 19, 2018 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Mar 5, 2017 | Fire | HIGHLAND HILLS FIRE |
| Feb 24, 2017 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jul 20, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Oct 22, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 26, 2013 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORM |
| May 24, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jun 25, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| Jun 24, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND RECORD AND NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| 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 |
| Feb 8, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, HEAVY RAINS, AND FLOODING |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
85
Total IA Distributed
$169,639
Repair/Replace
$163,754
Rental Assistance
$2,198
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1699 | 85 | $169,639 | $3,518 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
26
Total Claims Paid
$298,362
Avg Claim Payout
$11,475
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$4,555,851
Disasters with PA
9
Total Projects
131
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4449 | Other | 46 | $2,385,023 |
| DR-1741 | Severe Storm(s) | 36 | $1,384,256 |
| DR-4417 | Severe Storm(s) | 18 | $316,612 |
| DR-4747 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $242,475 |
| DR-4063 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $75,179 |
| DR-4304 | Severe Ice Storm | 3 | $61,729 |
| DR-4230 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $50,793 |
| DR-4403 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $34,795 |
| DR-4640 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $4,988 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
5
Federal Funding
$816,715
Properties Protected
3
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.08
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 3 | $777,581 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $14,251 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $24,883 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Bushton 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 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (16 declarations). 26 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $4,555,851 in public assistance recovery funding. $169,639 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.