Natural Disasters in Simpson, KS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
29.8
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
36.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
31.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
71.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 95.9 |
| Ice Storm | 80.3 |
| Strong Wind | 78.2 |
| Drought | 70.1 |
| Winter Weather | 60.8 |
| Tornado | 40.1 |
| Wildfire | 33.3 |
| Heat Wave | 31.7 |
| Lightning | 27.4 |
| Cold Wave | 22.1 |
| Earthquake | 16.3 |
| Landslide | 7.6 |
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
16
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Apr 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
10 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2024 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| 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 20, 2019 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, FLOODING,LANDSLIDES,AND MUDSLIDES |
| 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 |
| Feb 1, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Dec 12, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| May 6, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jul 22, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Sep 28, 1973 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jul 18, 1967 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
2
Total Claims Paid
$35,000
Avg Claim Payout
$17,500
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$809,268
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
28
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4640 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $350,692 |
| DR-4449 | Other | 4 | $156,126 |
| DR-1741 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $137,228 |
| DR-1932 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $125,275 |
| DR-4774 | Winter Storm | 2 | $39,946 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$33,750
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $33,750 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Simpson 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 (10 declarations). 2 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $809,268 in public assistance recovery funding. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.