Natural Disasters in De Soto, KS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
66.3
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
76.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
11.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
67.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Heat Wave | 88.8 |
| Ice Storm | 87.1 |
| Winter Weather | 86.5 |
| Tornado | 86.5 |
| Hail | 86.3 |
| Strong Wind | 84.0 |
| Cold Wave | 77.0 |
| Landslide | 73.6 |
| Wildfire | 59.0 |
| Lightning | 57.2 |
| Drought | 45.8 |
| Earthquake | 35.5 |
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
12
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Oct 2023
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Mar 29, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Nov 7, 2017 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Dec 12, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| 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 14, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING AND TORNADOES |
| Jul 22, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Sep 20, 1977 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 15, 1969 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
293
Total IA Distributed
$1,459,690
Rental Assistance
$2,910
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4504 | 280 | $1,452,780 | — |
| DR-1462 | 13 | $6,910 | $1,073 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1,155
Total Claims Paid
$13,155,914
Avg Claim Payout
$11,390
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$41,104,269
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
150
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4504 | Biological | 46 | $35,285,494 |
| DR-4347 | Severe Storm(s) | 74 | $3,393,811 |
| DR-4747 | Severe Storm(s) | 29 | $2,422,537 |
| DR-3236 | Hurricane | 1 | $2,427 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
13
Federal Funding
$8,139,041
Properties Protected
12
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
4.72
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 4 | $704,987 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 4 | $1,650,354 |
| 404.1: Localized Flood Control System to Protect Critical Facility | 2 | $765,000 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 1 | $4,906,200 |
| 200.3: Acquisition of Public Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
De Soto has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are heat wave, ice storm, winter weather. The area has had 12 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 1,155 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $41,104,269 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,459,690 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 13 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.