Natural Disasters in Dighton, KS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
2.3
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
5.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
55.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 73.9 |
| Hail | 66.3 |
| Wildfire | 28.2 |
| Winter Weather | 26.9 |
| Tornado | 21.9 |
| Cold Wave | 16.9 |
| Strong Wind | 15.0 |
| Ice Storm | 13.4 |
| Earthquake | 9.6 |
| Heat Wave | 3.8 |
| Lightning | 3.2 |
| Landslide | 2.4 |
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
11
Most Recent
Snowstorm
May 2022
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2022 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Feb 17, 2022 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT LINE WINDS |
| Mar 29, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 16, 2017 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, SNOWSTORM, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Oct 22, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 9, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING AND TORNADOES |
| Dec 12, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Jan 7, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jul 22, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
3
Total IA Distributed
$27,635
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4504 | 3 | $27,635 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$15,778,370
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
41
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1675 | Severe Storm(s) | 26 | $14,870,213 |
| DR-4640 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $383,518 |
| DR-4654 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $200,863 |
| DR-4319 | Snow | 5 | $187,324 |
| DR-1776 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $136,451 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$13,927
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $13,927 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Dighton has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, hail, wildfire. The area has had 11 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). FEMA has obligated $15,778,370 in public assistance recovery funding. $27,635 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.