Natural Disasters in Whiting, KS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
21.5
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
25.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
38.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
71.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 89.2 |
| Ice Storm | 70.6 |
| Winter Weather | 69.8 |
| Landslide | 58.9 |
| Heat Wave | 56.9 |
| Tornado | 48.8 |
| Strong Wind | 41.0 |
| Hail | 40.3 |
| Drought | 40.2 |
| Lightning | 39.3 |
| Cold Wave | 25.7 |
| Earthquake | 22.3 |
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
19
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
12 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| 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 |
| Jul 9, 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 |
| Nov 15, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Feb 8, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, HEAVY RAINS, AND FLOODING |
| Oct 14, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING AND TORNADOES |
| Jul 22, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 22, 1984 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Sep 20, 1977 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Sep 28, 1973 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| May 2, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 18, 1967 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
11
Total IA Distributed
$59,797
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4504 | 11 | $59,797 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
4
Total Claims Paid
$103,609
Avg Claim Payout
$25,902
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$4,626,345
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
83
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1741 | Severe Storm(s) | 44 | $3,596,210 |
| DR-4230 | Severe Storm(s) | 20 | $624,362 |
| DR-1776 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $348,676 |
| DR-1932 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $57,098 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$24,528
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $24,528 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Whiting has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, ice storm, winter weather. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (12 declarations). 4 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $4,626,345 in public assistance recovery funding. $59,797 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.