Natural Disasters in Glen Elder, KS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
29.8
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
36.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
31.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
71.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 95.9 |
| Ice Storm | 80.3 |
| Strong Wind | 78.2 |
| Drought | 70.1 |
| Winter Weather | 60.8 |
| Tornado | 40.1 |
| Wildfire | 33.3 |
| Heat Wave | 31.7 |
| Lightning | 27.4 |
| Cold Wave | 22.1 |
| Earthquake | 16.3 |
| Landslide | 7.6 |
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
12
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Feb 2022
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
8 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2022 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT LINE WINDS |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| May 24, 2012 | 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 |
| Jul 9, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING AND TORNADOES |
| Feb 1, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Dec 12, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Aug 3, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Jul 22, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 18, 1967 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
16
Total Claims Paid
$153,686
Avg Claim Payout
$9,605
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$14,646,909
Disasters with PA
10
Total Projects
37
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1741 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $6,549,478 |
| DR-1675 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $5,845,715 |
| DR-4640 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $653,414 |
| DR-1776 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $514,407 |
| DR-1932 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $505,746 |
| DR-4230 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $272,825 |
| DR-4811 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $153,951 |
| DR-4063 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $82,154 |
| DR-4747 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $63,556 |
| DR-4654 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $5,664 |
Glen Elder has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, ice storm, strong wind. The area has had 12 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (8 declarations). 16 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $14,646,909 in public assistance recovery funding.