Natural Disasters in Russell, KS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
12.5
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
16.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
29.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
57.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 83.3 |
| Hail | 71.3 |
| Drought | 70.1 |
| Wildfire | 58.9 |
| Winter Weather | 50.4 |
| Tornado | 46.0 |
| Strong Wind | 43.8 |
| Cold Wave | 34.9 |
| Heat Wave | 34.1 |
| Lightning | 17.9 |
| Landslide | 11.3 |
| Earthquake | 10.6 |
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
20
Most Recent
Severe Storm
May 2025
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
13 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, AND WILDFIRES |
| Aug 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Oct 26, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| 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 | ELLSWORTH-LINCOLN-RUSSELL FIRE COMPLEX |
| Feb 24, 2017 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Oct 20, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 26, 2013 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORM |
| 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 |
| Oct 31, 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 |
| May 2, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,572,372
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
43
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4640 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $946,660 |
| DR-4811 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $221,564 |
| DR-4449 | Other | 8 | $155,754 |
| DR-1741 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $104,139 |
| DR-4287 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $71,665 |
| DR-4304 | Severe Ice Storm | 2 | $64,953 |
| DR-1675 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $7,638 |
Russell has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, hail, drought. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (13 declarations). FEMA has obligated $1,572,372 in public assistance recovery funding.