Natural Disasters in Cherryvale, KS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
73.4
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
70.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
60.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
51.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Tornado | 88.5 |
| Cold Wave | 88.2 |
| Winter Weather | 85.0 |
| Strong Wind | 83.7 |
| Ice Storm | 83.6 |
| Heat Wave | 81.8 |
| Lightning | 74.9 |
| Hail | 73.8 |
| Drought | 71.2 |
| Wildfire | 70.2 |
| Landslide | 50.0 |
| Earthquake | 48.0 |
| Hurricane | 34.9 |
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
14
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
8 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Oct 22, 1986 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 13, 1976 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, HIGH WINDS & FLOODING |
| May 2, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
310
Total Claims Paid
$5,673,424
Avg Claim Payout
$18,301
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$7,674,684
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
138
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1711 | Severe Storm(s) | 120 | $6,938,334 |
| DR-4449 | Other | 9 | $651,605 |
| DR-1776 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $84,745 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
8
Federal Funding
$4,153,947
Properties Protected
109
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.89
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 4 | $1,632,540 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 3 | $1,241,607 |
| 206.1: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Private Structures | 1 | $1,279,800 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Cherryvale has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, cold wave, winter weather. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (8 declarations). 310 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $7,674,684 in public assistance recovery funding. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.