Natural Disasters in Fontana, KS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
43.1
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
56.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
12.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
80.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 84.0 |
| Hail | 80.6 |
| Strong Wind | 76.8 |
| Heat Wave | 73.4 |
| Ice Storm | 73.1 |
| Tornado | 67.1 |
| Cold Wave | 55.6 |
| Lightning | 48.8 |
| Landslide | 48.5 |
| Drought | 37.4 |
| Wildfire | 35.5 |
| Earthquake | 31.7 |
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
15
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
9 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 20, 2019 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, FLOODING,LANDSLIDES,AND MUDSLIDES |
| Jul 20, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, 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 |
| 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 |
| Sep 28, 1973 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| May 2, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 15, 1969 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 18, 1967 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
399
Total IA Distributed
$2,721,288
Repair/Replace
$1,660,165
Rental Assistance
$181,999
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1699 | 2 | N/A | — |
| DR-1711 | 390 | $2,686,440 | $7,379 |
| DR-4504 | 6 | $34,056 | — |
| DR-1462 | 1 | $792 | $792 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
27
Total Claims Paid
$1,118,651
Avg Claim Payout
$41,432
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,310,612
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
78
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1711 | Severe Storm(s) | 63 | $1,158,314 |
| DR-4449 | Other | 3 | $71,924 |
| DR-1932 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $69,609 |
| DR-1741 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $10,765 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$20,072
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $20,072 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Fontana has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, hail, strong wind. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (9 declarations). 27 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,310,612 in public assistance recovery funding. $2,721,288 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.