Natural Disasters in Walton, KS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
38.9
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
61.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
94.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 81.1 |
| Tornado | 78.7 |
| Hail | 77.8 |
| Ice Storm | 74.4 |
| Wildfire | 67.3 |
| Heat Wave | 63.8 |
| Drought | 49.9 |
| Cold Wave | 48.6 |
| Strong Wind | 40.0 |
| Lightning | 33.7 |
| Earthquake | 27.1 |
| Landslide | 21.7 |
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
25
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Aug 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
16 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Mar 5, 2022 | Fire | COTTONWOOD FIRE COMPLEX |
| 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 |
| May 28, 2019 | Severe Storm | TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Feb 25, 2019 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Apr 26, 2013 | Snowstorm | SNOWSTORM |
| Aug 10, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Jun 25, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| Jun 24, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND RECORD AND NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Nov 5, 1998 | Severe Storm | KS-FLOODING 10/31/98 |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
77
Total IA Distributed
$444,565
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4504 | 77 | $444,565 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
403
Total Claims Paid
$3,215,748
Avg Claim Payout
$7,980
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,249,431
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
98
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4449 | Other | 30 | $1,305,270 |
| DR-4811 | Severe Storm(s) | 28 | $1,199,931 |
| DR-1932 | Severe Storm(s) | 19 | $356,964 |
| DR-4230 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $230,711 |
| DR-4417 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $111,649 |
| DR-1741 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $44,907 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
8
Federal Funding
$652,255
Properties Protected
14
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.95
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 4 | $137,806 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 2 | $415,687 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $37,500 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $61,262 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Walton has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, tornado, hail. The area has had 25 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (16 declarations). 403 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,249,431 in public assistance recovery funding. $444,565 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.