Natural Disasters in Blue Springs, MO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
96.5
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
96.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
28.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
54.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Tornado | 99.5 |
| Hail | 99.4 |
| Heat Wave | 99.1 |
| Strong Wind | 96.1 |
| Cold Wave | 96.0 |
| Winter Weather | 91.2 |
| Lightning | 87.5 |
| Ice Storm | 82.3 |
| Earthquake | 82.2 |
| Landslide | 82.1 |
| Wildfire | 49.2 |
| Drought | 46.1 |
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
26
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
11 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jul 9, 2019 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Aug 7, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jun 30, 2011 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Feb 3, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Aug 17, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Jan 30, 2009 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Dec 12, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Jun 11, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jun 11, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| May 6, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 6, 2002 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
| Oct 19, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Oct 14, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING AND TORNADOES |
| Jun 2, 1995 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, HAIL, FLOODING |
| Jul 9, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| May 24, 1990 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Aug 26, 1982 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
2,113
Total Claims Paid
$45,748,920
Avg Claim Payout
$21,651
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$84,764,648
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
269
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4490 | Biological | 56 | $49,459,380 |
| DR-1403 | Severe Ice Storm | 165 | $32,862,604 |
| DR-4238 | Severe Storm(s) | 17 | $1,366,409 |
| DR-4451 | Severe Storm(s) | 17 | $609,926 |
| DR-1463 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $410,139 |
| DR-4250 | Flood | 2 | $56,190 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
25
Federal Funding
$20,775,971
Properties Protected
25
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.11
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 9 | $11,174,327 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 6 | $8,652,442 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 4 | $175,139 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $622,501 |
| Unknown | 2 | $51,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Blue Springs has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, hail, heat wave. The area has had 26 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (11 declarations). 2,113 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $84,764,648 in public assistance recovery funding. 25 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.