Natural Disasters in Mankato, KS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
25.3
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
24.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
53.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
45.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 96.2 |
| Drought | 74.2 |
| Ice Storm | 73.2 |
| Strong Wind | 72.8 |
| Winter Weather | 49.8 |
| Wildfire | 44.3 |
| Tornado | 38.6 |
| Lightning | 34.6 |
| Heat Wave | 22.9 |
| Landslide | 14.6 |
| Cold Wave | 14.4 |
| Earthquake | 12.8 |
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
Severe Storm
May 2025
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
12 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, AND WILDFIRES |
| Feb 17, 2022 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT LINE WINDS |
| Mar 29, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Feb 24, 2017 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jul 20, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| May 24, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 29, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Aug 10, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Mar 9, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORM |
| Jul 9, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING AND TORNADOES |
| Feb 1, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Dec 12, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Jan 7, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Aug 3, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Jul 22, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1
Total Claims Paid
$11,856
Avg Claim Payout
$11,856
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$527,031
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
40
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1932 | Severe Storm(s) | 20 | $167,278 |
| DR-1776 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $163,959 |
| DR-4230 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $125,323 |
| DR-4063 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $34,444 |
| DR-1675 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $28,680 |
| DR-1741 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $3,758 |
| DR-4304 | Severe Ice Storm | 1 | $3,588 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$40,988
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $33,750 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $7,238 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Mankato has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, drought, ice storm. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (12 declarations). 1 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $527,031 in public assistance recovery funding. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.