Natural Disasters in Hugoton, KS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
40.0
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
26.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
86.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
6.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 99.2 |
| Wildfire | 74.6 |
| Hail | 70.1 |
| Winter Weather | 60.4 |
| Ice Storm | 44.3 |
| Lightning | 42.3 |
| Tornado | 41.0 |
| Cold Wave | 40.7 |
| Strong Wind | 32.4 |
| Earthquake | 28.7 |
| Heat Wave | 4.1 |
| Landslide | 2.4 |
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
11
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Dec 2025
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 17, 2022 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT LINE WINDS |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 16, 2017 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, SNOWSTORM, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 20, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 3, 2011 | Fire | HASKELL COUNTY FIRE |
| Jun 24, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND RECORD AND NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| Dec 12, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Jan 7, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 2, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
9
Total IA Distributed
$59,911
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4504 | 9 | $59,911 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$192,688
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
17
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4319 | Snow | 10 | $110,812 |
| DR-1675 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $58,864 |
| DR-4230 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $23,012 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$572,269
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.95
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 2 | $558,563 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $13,706 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Hugoton has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, wildfire, hail. The area has had 11 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). FEMA has obligated $192,688 in public assistance recovery funding. $59,911 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.