Natural Disasters in Elsmore, KS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
15.3
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
25.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
13.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
58.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 58.1 |
| Ice Storm | 57.6 |
| Drought | 55.9 |
| Heat Wave | 54.4 |
| Lightning | 48.8 |
| Strong Wind | 45.5 |
| Hail | 44.0 |
| Tornado | 35.3 |
| Cold Wave | 30.9 |
| Earthquake | 28.8 |
| Wildfire | 22.4 |
| Hurricane | 16.8 |
| Landslide | 14.4 |
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
14
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Jul 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
8 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Jun 20, 2019 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, FLOODING,LANDSLIDES,AND MUDSLIDES |
| May 28, 2019 | Severe Storm | TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Mar 9, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORM |
| Dec 12, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Jul 2, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 6, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 6, 2002 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
| Oct 22, 1986 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 15, 1969 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
4
Total IA Distributed
$10,161
Repair/Replace
$1,161
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4504 | 2 | $9,000 | — |
| DR-1711 | 2 | $1,161 | $1,161 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
91
Total Claims Paid
$3,344,974
Avg Claim Payout
$36,758
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$5,255,406
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
100
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1711 | Severe Storm(s) | 72 | $3,981,169 |
| DR-4747 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $454,197 |
| DR-4800 | Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding | 5 | $356,549 |
| DR-4449 | Other | 4 | $267,056 |
| DR-4504 | Biological | 6 | $196,434 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
9
Federal Funding
$2,528,820
Properties Protected
115
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.14
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 5 | $1,160,595 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 2 | $1,368,225 |
| 404.1: Localized Flood Control System to Protect Critical Facility | 1 | $0 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Elsmore has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, ice storm, drought. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (8 declarations). 91 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $5,255,406 in public assistance recovery funding. $10,161 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 9 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.