Natural Disasters in Milford, KS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
40.6
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
56.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
48.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 86.9 |
| Ice Storm | 84.7 |
| Wildfire | 82.0 |
| Tornado | 81.3 |
| Heat Wave | 67.2 |
| Landslide | 65.6 |
| Strong Wind | 60.1 |
| Lightning | 47.7 |
| Hail | 40.6 |
| Drought | 25.8 |
| Earthquake | 21.2 |
| Cold Wave | 9.3 |
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
15
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
10 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 28, 2024 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| 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 20, 2019 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, FLOODING,LANDSLIDES,AND MUDSLIDES |
| May 28, 2019 | Severe Storm | TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Oct 22, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND 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 |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Aug 3, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Jul 22, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Sep 28, 1973 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
1
Total IA Distributed
$8,431
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4504 | 1 | $8,431 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
31
Total Claims Paid
$226,670
Avg Claim Payout
$7,312
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,257,641
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
36
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1741 | Severe Storm(s) | 20 | $543,563 |
| DR-4774 | Winter Storm | 2 | $368,103 |
| DR-4449 | Other | 7 | $126,338 |
| DR-4824 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $125,682 |
| DR-4640 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $93,955 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$1,316,590
Properties Protected
229
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.69
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $15,198 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $1,301,392 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Milford has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, ice storm, wildfire. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (10 declarations). 31 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,257,641 in public assistance recovery funding. $8,431 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.