Natural Disasters in Emmett, KS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
30.9
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
52.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
84.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 90.7 |
| Ice Storm | 86.5 |
| Landslide | 77.3 |
| Winter Weather | 76.4 |
| Hail | 58.5 |
| Tornado | 57.5 |
| Heat Wave | 56.1 |
| Strong Wind | 45.2 |
| Cold Wave | 38.5 |
| Lightning | 36.2 |
| Drought | 25.9 |
| Earthquake | 21.3 |
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
18
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Jul 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
13 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Jul 29, 2011 | 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 |
| Feb 1, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Dec 12, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| May 6, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Feb 8, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, HEAVY RAINS, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 22, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 22, 1984 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Sep 28, 1973 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| May 2, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 18, 1967 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
72
Total Claims Paid
$367,154
Avg Claim Payout
$5,099
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$11,103,914
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
73
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1741 | Severe Storm(s) | 31 | $7,955,801 |
| DR-4449 | Other | 12 | $1,544,916 |
| DR-4230 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $470,503 |
| DR-4800 | Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding | 14 | $445,139 |
| DR-1932 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $310,748 |
| DR-4010 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $184,044 |
| DR-4640 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $141,231 |
| DR-1776 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $51,532 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$636,145
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.61
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $5,229 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $28,559 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 1 | $602,357 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Emmett 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 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (13 declarations). 72 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $11,103,914 in public assistance recovery funding. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.