Natural Disasters in Edwardsville, KS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
89.4
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
87.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
58.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
42.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 98.7 |
| Winter Weather | 98.1 |
| Heat Wave | 96.9 |
| Tornado | 96.9 |
| Hail | 96.6 |
| Cold Wave | 95.4 |
| Ice Storm | 95.3 |
| Lightning | 87.3 |
| Landslide | 76.8 |
| Earthquake | 64.1 |
| Wildfire | 46.2 |
| Drought | 31.2 |
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
25
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Dec 2025
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
16 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 |
| Oct 26, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Nov 7, 2017 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 23, 2011 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Jun 25, 2011 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Mar 9, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORM |
| Dec 12, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Apr 13, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND STRAIGHT LINE WINDS |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Feb 8, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, HEAVY RAINS, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 30, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Aug 3, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| May 6, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
1,097
Total IA Distributed
$3,694,137
Repair/Replace
$79,659
Rental Assistance
$126,893
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4012 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4504 | 634 | $3,179,843 | — |
| DR-1462 | 461 | $505,294 | $1,424 |
| DR-4490 | 1 | $9,000 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
430
Total Claims Paid
$10,620,224
Avg Claim Payout
$24,698
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$30,409,949
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
38
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4504 | Biological | 11 | $23,480,936 |
| DR-4449 | Other | 12 | $2,117,355 |
| DR-4347 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $2,098,919 |
| DR-4747 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $1,727,612 |
| DR-4640 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $985,127 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
10
Federal Funding
$7,012,223
Properties Protected
89
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
6.06
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 3 | $2,159,269 |
| 206.1: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Private Structures | 2 | $687,118 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 2 | $351,988 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $106,598 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 1 | $3,707,250 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Edwardsville has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, winter weather, heat wave. The area has had 25 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (16 declarations). 430 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $30,409,949 in public assistance recovery funding. $3,694,137 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 10 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.