Natural Disasters in Russell Springs, KS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
7.4
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
6.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
59.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
44.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 79.5 |
| Hail | 70.7 |
| Strong Wind | 56.8 |
| Winter Weather | 53.2 |
| Wildfire | 31.6 |
| Tornado | 26.4 |
| Cold Wave | 24.5 |
| Earthquake | 14.2 |
| Lightning | 10.5 |
| Heat Wave | 9.2 |
| Ice Storm | 5.9 |
| Landslide | 4.2 |
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
14
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Dec 2025
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
10 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, AND WILDFIRES |
| Sep 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| 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 16, 2017 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, SNOWSTORM, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 29, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Mar 9, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND 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 |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$618,334
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
19
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1675 | Severe Storm(s) | 11 | $543,290 |
| DR-4319 | Snow | 6 | $48,560 |
| DR-4640 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $26,484 |
Russell Springs has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, hail, strong wind. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (10 declarations). FEMA has obligated $618,334 in public assistance recovery funding.