Natural Disasters in Hardtner, KS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
40.3
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
48.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
24.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
55.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 92.9 |
| Wildfire | 92.3 |
| Cold Wave | 84.7 |
| Hail | 73.2 |
| Ice Storm | 52.6 |
| Tornado | 43.4 |
| Strong Wind | 31.2 |
| Heat Wave | 23.6 |
| Hurricane | 18.9 |
| Earthquake | 17.3 |
| Landslide | 17.0 |
| Lightning | 14.4 |
| Winter Weather | 8.0 |
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
19
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Sep 2025
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
12 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2025 | 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 |
| Feb 25, 2019 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Oct 19, 2018 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Mar 23, 2016 | Fire | ANDERSON CREEK FIRE |
| Oct 22, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 26, 2013 | Snowstorm | 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 |
| Feb 1, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Dec 12, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| 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 |
| Sep 28, 1973 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| May 2, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
3
Total Claims Paid
$1,219
Avg Claim Payout
$406
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$732,746
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
35
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4449 | Other | 11 | $458,061 |
| DR-4403 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $157,782 |
| DR-4417 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $87,796 |
| DR-1741 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $17,048 |
| DR-1776 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $12,060 |
Hardtner has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, wildfire, cold wave. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (12 declarations). 3 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $732,746 in public assistance recovery funding.