Natural Disasters in Ulysses, KS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
13.5
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
23.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
3.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 95.2 |
| Hail | 76.6 |
| Wildfire | 51.1 |
| Winter Weather | 47.9 |
| Cold Wave | 41.5 |
| Lightning | 36.5 |
| Ice Storm | 30.9 |
| Tornado | 30.2 |
| Strong Wind | 21.5 |
| Earthquake | 15.9 |
| Heat Wave | 3.4 |
| Landslide | 1.0 |
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
9
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Feb 2022
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jun 24, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND RECORD AND NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| Dec 12, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Jan 7, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jun 23, 1965 | Flood | FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
10
Total IA Distributed
$98,953
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4504 | 10 | $98,953 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1
Total Claims Paid
$1,882
Avg Claim Payout
$1,882
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$94,215,497
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
39
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1675 | Severe Storm(s) | 19 | $51,537,794 |
| DR-4319 | Snow | 9 | $38,505,819 |
| DR-1741 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $3,539,867 |
| DR-4304 | Severe Ice Storm | 1 | $284,791 |
| DR-4640 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $173,927 |
| DR-1776 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $173,299 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$11,175
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $11,175 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Ulysses 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 9 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (4 declarations). 1 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $94,215,497 in public assistance recovery funding. $98,953 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.