Natural Disasters in Ransom, KS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
10.5
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
11.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
46.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
58.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 76.6 |
| Hail | 73.8 |
| Wildfire | 50.5 |
| Winter Weather | 47.0 |
| Ice Storm | 44.2 |
| Tornado | 39.4 |
| Strong Wind | 33.2 |
| Cold Wave | 30.0 |
| Earthquake | 16.9 |
| Lightning | 9.2 |
| Landslide | 7.3 |
| Heat Wave | 5.3 |
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
18
Most Recent
Severe Storm
May 2025
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
9 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, AND WILDFIRES |
| May 25, 2022 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Feb 17, 2022 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT LINE WINDS |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 20, 2019 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, FLOODING,LANDSLIDES,AND MUDSLIDES |
| Mar 6, 2017 | Fire | NESS COUNTY FIRE |
| Feb 24, 2017 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Oct 22, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 26, 2013 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORM |
| Jul 9, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING AND TORNADOES |
| Dec 12, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Jan 7, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jan 26, 2006 | 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 |
| 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
$9,000
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4504 | 2 | $9,000 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
2
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$411,617
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
20
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1675 | Severe Storm(s) | 15 | $330,373 |
| DR-4640 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $47,008 |
| DR-1776 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $34,237 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$33,819
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $33,819 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Ransom has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, hail, wildfire. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (9 declarations). 2 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $411,617 in public assistance recovery funding. $9,000 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.