Natural Disasters in Kanopolis, KS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
15.2
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
22.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
20.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
50.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 82.2 |
| Wildfire | 77.4 |
| Hail | 69.1 |
| Winter Weather | 60.4 |
| Drought | 54.1 |
| Tornado | 51.3 |
| Strong Wind | 41.8 |
| Cold Wave | 35.8 |
| Heat Wave | 34.9 |
| Earthquake | 14.3 |
| Landslide | 10.4 |
| Lightning | 8.7 |
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
19
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Aug 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
11 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 17, 2022 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT LINE WINDS |
| 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 |
| Mar 6, 2017 | Fire | ELLSWORTH-LINCOLN-RUSSELL FIRE COMPLEX |
| Feb 24, 2017 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jul 20, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Oct 22, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| May 24, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| May 6, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jul 22, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Sep 28, 1973 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| May 2, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 15, 1969 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
7
Total Claims Paid
$54,534
Avg Claim Payout
$7,791
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$723,292
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
49
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4640 | Severe Storm(s) | 25 | $353,369 |
| DR-4449 | Other | 12 | $252,714 |
| DR-1741 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $106,087 |
| DR-4304 | Severe Ice Storm | 4 | $11,123 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
5
Federal Funding
$171,337
Properties Protected
12
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.85
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 3 | $53,250 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $84,337 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $33,750 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Kanopolis has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, wildfire, hail. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (11 declarations). 7 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $723,292 in public assistance recovery funding. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.