Natural Disasters in Culver, KS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
16.9
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
20.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
33.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
63.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 89.9 |
| Hail | 74.9 |
| Wildfire | 72.6 |
| Winter Weather | 54.1 |
| Tornado | 43.9 |
| Strong Wind | 42.3 |
| Heat Wave | 36.4 |
| Drought | 33.8 |
| Earthquake | 11.3 |
| Landslide | 8.4 |
| Lightning | 7.1 |
| Cold Wave | 6.4 |
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
16
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Dec 2025
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
11 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Aug 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 28, 2024 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| 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 22, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 29, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Jul 22, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Sep 28, 1973 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| May 2, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
39
Total Claims Paid
$167,106
Avg Claim Payout
$4,285
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,134,227
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
38
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4449 | Other | 3 | $335,424 |
| DR-4774 | Winter Storm | 8 | $312,216 |
| DR-1741 | Severe Storm(s) | 15 | $177,021 |
| DR-4417 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $131,007 |
| DR-4811 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $121,177 |
| DR-4640 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $57,381 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$49,558
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.82
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $22,486 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 1 | $27,071 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Culver has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, hail, wildfire. The area has had 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (11 declarations). 39 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,134,227 in public assistance recovery funding. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.