Natural Disasters in Wabaunsee, KS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
14.6
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
21.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
22.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
75.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 88.6 |
| Landslide | 65.0 |
| Ice Storm | 63.6 |
| Winter Weather | 59.2 |
| Heat Wave | 36.8 |
| Drought | 36.7 |
| Tornado | 33.4 |
| Hail | 31.4 |
| Strong Wind | 28.5 |
| Lightning | 24.6 |
| Earthquake | 14.9 |
| Cold Wave | 6.5 |
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
24
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
16 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Aug 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 28, 2024 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| 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 |
| May 28, 2019 | Severe Storm | TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Apr 5, 2016 | Fire | BURR OAK FIRE |
| Jul 20, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Aug 10, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Mar 9, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORM |
| Jun 25, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, 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 |
| Feb 8, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, HEAVY RAINS, AND FLOODING |
| Aug 3, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Oct 14, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING AND TORNADOES |
| Jul 22, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
7
Total Claims Paid
$33,206
Avg Claim Payout
$4,744
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,052,498
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
91
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4774 | Winter Storm | 14 | $647,638 |
| DR-4449 | Other | 18 | $546,353 |
| DR-4230 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $244,212 |
| DR-4811 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $211,157 |
| DR-1932 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $178,314 |
| DR-1741 | Severe Storm(s) | 27 | $158,955 |
| DR-4824 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $42,120 |
| DR-4640 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $23,750 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$15,773
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.08
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 3 | $0 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $15,773 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Wabaunsee has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, landslide, ice storm. The area has had 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (16 declarations). 7 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,052,498 in public assistance recovery funding. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.