Natural Disasters in Elk Falls, KS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
14.6
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
9.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
81.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
29.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 91.7 |
| Ice Storm | 51.4 |
| Landslide | 50.8 |
| Drought | 45.8 |
| Hail | 45.6 |
| Winter Weather | 38.3 |
| Tornado | 38.0 |
| Heat Wave | 30.3 |
| Strong Wind | 29.0 |
| Cold Wave | 22.5 |
| Earthquake | 19.2 |
| Hurricane | 17.4 |
| Lightning | 13.9 |
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
20
Most Recent
Severe Storm
May 2025
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
14 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, AND WILDFIRES |
| Jul 15, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Mar 29, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| 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 |
| Jul 20, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Oct 22, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Aug 10, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Mar 9, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORM |
| Jun 25, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| Jun 24, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND RECORD AND NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| 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 8, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, HEAVY RAINS, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
78
Total IA Distributed
$77,723
Repair/Replace
$62,589
Rental Assistance
$4,341
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1711 | 77 | $71,435 | $1,327 |
| DR-4504 | 1 | $6,289 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1
Total Claims Paid
$25,000
Avg Claim Payout
$25,000
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$822,767
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
21
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4449 | Other | 6 | $513,468 |
| DR-1711 | Severe Storm(s) | 11 | $259,964 |
| DR-1932 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $38,951 |
| DR-4800 | Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding | 1 | $6,159 |
| DR-4230 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $4,225 |
Elk Falls has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, ice storm, landslide. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (14 declarations). 1 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $822,767 in public assistance recovery funding. $77,723 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.