Natural Disasters in Narka, KS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
18.9
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
23.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
35.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
81.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 91.7 |
| Ice Storm | 85.1 |
| Strong Wind | 74.2 |
| Drought | 51.0 |
| Winter Weather | 47.5 |
| Wildfire | 41.5 |
| Tornado | 41.0 |
| Heat Wave | 31.6 |
| Lightning | 24.7 |
| Cold Wave | 17.1 |
| Earthquake | 15.1 |
| Landslide | 8.5 |
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
16
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Feb 2022
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
11 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2022 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT LINE WINDS |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Dec 23, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| 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 |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| 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 |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
2
Total IA Distributed
$9,027
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4504 | 1 | $6,032 | — |
| DR-4521 | 1 | $2,995 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
9
Total Claims Paid
$127,339
Avg Claim Payout
$14,149
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$443,391
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
13
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4230 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $199,277 |
| DR-4504 | Biological | 1 | $165,200 |
| DR-1776 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $75,320 |
| DR-1932 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $3,595 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$20,898
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $18,750 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $2,148 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Narka has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, ice storm, strong wind. The area has had 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (11 declarations). 9 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $443,391 in public assistance recovery funding. $9,027 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.