Natural Disasters in Lakin, KS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
8.4
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
15.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
7.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 93.8 |
| Hail | 69.3 |
| Winter Weather | 38.0 |
| Wildfire | 32.2 |
| Cold Wave | 25.7 |
| Strong Wind | 23.1 |
| Tornado | 21.1 |
| Lightning | 17.6 |
| Ice Storm | 16.4 |
| Earthquake | 13.9 |
| Landslide | 3.1 |
| Heat Wave | 3.0 |
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
11
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Oct 26, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, 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 16, 2017 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, SNOWSTORM, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Jun 23, 1965 | Flood | FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
13
Total IA Distributed
$68,048
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4504 | 13 | $68,048 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$165,739
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
13
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1675 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $96,147 |
| DR-4319 | Snow | 5 | $69,592 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$23,891
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $23,891 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Lakin has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, hail, winter weather. The area has had 11 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 1 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $165,739 in public assistance recovery funding. $68,048 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.