Natural Disasters in Williamstown, KS
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
19.7
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
40.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
87.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 67.7 |
| Ice Storm | 67.2 |
| Landslide | 66.6 |
| Lightning | 60.8 |
| Heat Wave | 55.7 |
| Winter Weather | 49.3 |
| Tornado | 47.8 |
| Drought | 46.4 |
| Strong Wind | 39.6 |
| Hail | 36.5 |
| Cold Wave | 26.1 |
| Earthquake | 20.2 |
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
10 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jul 20, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Mar 9, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORM |
| Feb 1, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Dec 12, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| 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 |
| Feb 6, 2002 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
| Oct 14, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING AND TORNADOES |
| Jul 22, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 29, 1991 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS & TORNADOES |
| 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 |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
49
Total Claims Paid
$1,136,831
Avg Claim Payout
$23,201
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,246,328
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
54
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4449 | Other | 24 | $1,424,831 |
| DR-4230 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $548,519 |
| DR-1741 | Severe Storm(s) | 27 | $272,977 |
Williamstown has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, ice storm, landslide. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (10 declarations). 49 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,246,328 in public assistance recovery funding.