Natural Disasters in Kismet, KS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
42.3
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
41.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
50.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
3.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 97.3 |
| Wildfire | 88.4 |
| Hail | 83.6 |
| Tornado | 69.0 |
| Strong Wind | 65.9 |
| Cold Wave | 59.0 |
| Winter Weather | 58.2 |
| Ice Storm | 57.1 |
| Lightning | 56.9 |
| Earthquake | 41.1 |
| Heat Wave | 19.8 |
| Landslide | 4.6 |
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
11
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 16, 2017 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, SNOWSTORM, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 24, 2017 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jun 24, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND RECORD AND NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| Jul 9, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING AND TORNADOES |
| Dec 12, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Jan 7, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 6, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Oct 14, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING AND TORNADOES |
| May 2, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
177
Total IA Distributed
$464,154
Repair/Replace
$269,882
Rental Assistance
$87,360
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1462 | 177 | $464,154 | $5,338 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
39
Total Claims Paid
$113,977
Avg Claim Payout
$2,922
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$4,397,061
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
30
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4504 | Biological | 17 | $3,402,647 |
| DR-4304 | Severe Ice Storm | 7 | $877,201 |
| DR-4319 | Snow | 3 | $72,378 |
| DR-1675 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $44,836 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$70,115
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $16,252 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $53,863 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Kismet 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). 39 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $4,397,061 in public assistance recovery funding. $464,154 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.