Natural Disasters in Maize, KS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
96.6
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
96.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
29.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
70.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 99.8 |
| Cold Wave | 99.3 |
| Tornado | 99.3 |
| Hail | 99.0 |
| Heat Wave | 98.5 |
| Lightning | 98.1 |
| Winter Weather | 97.3 |
| Wildfire | 94.4 |
| Strong Wind | 87.9 |
| Earthquake | 75.2 |
| Drought | 63.6 |
| Landslide | 49.2 |
| Hurricane | 42.7 |
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
17
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
8 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Oct 20, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| May 24, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 30, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Feb 6, 2002 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
| May 4, 1999 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Nov 5, 1998 | Severe Storm | KS-FLOODING 10/31/98 |
| Jun 9, 1998 | Other | DEBRUCE GRAIN ELEVATOR EXPLOSION (SEDGWICK CTY) |
| Jul 22, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 29, 1991 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS & TORNADOES |
| Sep 28, 1973 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| May 2, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 23, 1965 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
983
Total Claims Paid
$14,121,961
Avg Claim Payout
$14,366
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$58,325,299
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
142
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4504 | Biological | 25 | $52,612,015 |
| DR-1273 | Tornado | 42 | $2,348,434 |
| DR-4063 | Severe Storm(s) | 26 | $1,622,601 |
| DR-4287 | Severe Storm(s) | 38 | $1,183,112 |
| DR-1741 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $473,263 |
| DR-3236 | Hurricane | 4 | $64,773 |
| DR-4230 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $16,443 |
| DR-1711 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $4,658 |
Maize has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, cold wave, tornado. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (8 declarations). 983 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $58,325,299 in public assistance recovery funding.