Natural Disasters in Scott City, KS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
46.4
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
36.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
80.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
25.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 97.9 |
| Drought | 96.2 |
| Strong Wind | 72.6 |
| Cold Wave | 69.7 |
| Winter Weather | 69.5 |
| Tornado | 38.5 |
| Ice Storm | 27.5 |
| Wildfire | 22.0 |
| Earthquake | 21.8 |
| Lightning | 21.8 |
| Heat Wave | 7.0 |
| Landslide | 6.7 |
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
8
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Jul 2025
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| 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 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 16, 2017 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, SNOWSTORM, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Dec 12, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Jan 7, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
14
Total IA Distributed
$98,552
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4504 | 14 | $98,552 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$16,596,996
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
30
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1675 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $11,123,754 |
| DR-4319 | Snow | 7 | $4,233,040 |
| DR-4640 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $720,511 |
| DR-1741 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $338,423 |
| DR-4063 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $122,171 |
| DR-4504 | Biological | 1 | $36,051 |
| DR-4747 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $23,047 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$13,706
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $13,706 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Scott City has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, drought, strong wind. The area has had 8 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). FEMA has obligated $16,596,996 in public assistance recovery funding. $98,552 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.