Natural Disasters in Lehigh, KS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
38.0
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
42.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
35.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
82.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 90.4 |
| Hail | 80.1 |
| Wildfire | 78.1 |
| Winter Weather | 74.3 |
| Strong Wind | 73.9 |
| Heat Wave | 70.1 |
| Tornado | 69.1 |
| Lightning | 57.2 |
| Drought | 37.5 |
| Landslide | 35.0 |
| Cold Wave | 29.6 |
| Earthquake | 26.6 |
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
21
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Apr 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
13 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2024 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 20, 2019 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, FLOODING,LANDSLIDES,AND MUDSLIDES |
| 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 |
| Apr 26, 2013 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORM |
| Jul 29, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Aug 10, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Aug 3, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Nov 5, 1998 | Severe Storm | KS-FLOODING 10/31/98 |
| Jul 22, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Sep 28, 1973 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| May 2, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 18, 1967 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
18
Total Claims Paid
$272,592
Avg Claim Payout
$15,144
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,475,785
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
50
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4774 | Winter Storm | 1 | $663,928 |
| DR-4449 | Other | 7 | $374,502 |
| DR-1932 | Severe Storm(s) | 22 | $239,799 |
| DR-1741 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $131,404 |
| DR-4230 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $46,080 |
| DR-4504 | Biological | 1 | $20,073 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$3,997,790
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.88
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $18,750 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 1 | $236,876 |
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 1 | $3,742,164 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Lehigh has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, hail, wildfire. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (13 declarations). 18 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,475,785 in public assistance recovery funding. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.