Natural Disasters in Linwood, KS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
66.3
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
76.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
11.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
67.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Heat Wave | 88.8 |
| Ice Storm | 87.1 |
| Winter Weather | 86.5 |
| Tornado | 86.5 |
| Hail | 86.3 |
| Strong Wind | 84.0 |
| Cold Wave | 77.0 |
| Landslide | 73.6 |
| Wildfire | 59.0 |
| Lightning | 57.2 |
| Drought | 45.8 |
| Earthquake | 35.5 |
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
23
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
12 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| May 28, 2019 | Severe Storm | TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Sep 23, 2011 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Jun 25, 2011 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Mar 9, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORM |
| 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 |
| Nov 15, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Feb 8, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, HEAVY RAINS, AND FLOODING |
| May 6, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 6, 2002 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
| Nov 5, 1998 | Severe Storm | KS-FLOODING 10/31/98 |
| Oct 14, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING AND TORNADOES |
| Jul 22, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Sep 20, 1977 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Sep 28, 1973 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
208
Total Claims Paid
$2,978,527
Avg Claim Payout
$14,320
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,325,010
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
27
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4449 | Other | 8 | $880,907 |
| DR-1741 | Severe Storm(s) | 15 | $276,293 |
| DR-4504 | Biological | 3 | $163,713 |
| DR-1675 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $4,097 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
14
Federal Funding
$6,938,754
Properties Protected
89
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.45
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 7 | $5,147,180 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 3 | $1,241,318 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $22,618 |
| 103.1: Feasibility, Engineering and Design Studies | 1 | $72,939 |
| 405.1: Other Minor Flood Control | 1 | $454,699 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Linwood has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are heat wave, ice storm, winter weather. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (12 declarations). 208 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,325,010 in public assistance recovery funding. 14 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.