Natural Disasters in Byers, KS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
54.8
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
53.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
55.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
80.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 96.1 |
| Hail | 91.1 |
| Cold Wave | 90.5 |
| Wildfire | 80.6 |
| Ice Storm | 70.7 |
| Tornado | 68.6 |
| Strong Wind | 49.9 |
| Heat Wave | 32.7 |
| Earthquake | 23.5 |
| Lightning | 16.2 |
| Landslide | 6.1 |
| Winter Weather | 5.9 |
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
18
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Jul 2025
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
12 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2025 | 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 |
| Feb 25, 2019 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Oct 19, 2018 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 24, 2017 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Oct 22, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 26, 2013 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORM |
| Jun 24, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND RECORD AND NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| 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 |
| Feb 8, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, HEAVY RAINS, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 6, 2002 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
| Sep 28, 1973 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| May 2, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
12
Total Claims Paid
$2,009
Avg Claim Payout
$167
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$16,034,058
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
42
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1741 | Severe Storm(s) | 18 | $13,461,195 |
| DR-1776 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $745,384 |
| DR-4504 | Biological | 1 | $443,465 |
| DR-4403 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $408,999 |
| DR-4304 | Severe Ice Storm | 3 | $332,473 |
| DR-4449 | Other | 1 | $290,694 |
| DR-4063 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $179,008 |
| DR-4417 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $172,839 |
Byers has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, hail, cold wave. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (12 declarations). 12 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $16,034,058 in public assistance recovery funding.