Natural Disasters in Buffalo, MO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
41.7
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
36.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
64.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
11.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 97.5 |
| Lightning | 83.6 |
| Wildfire | 73.5 |
| Heat Wave | 71.5 |
| Tornado | 60.4 |
| Drought | 60.4 |
| Earthquake | 59.1 |
| Winter Weather | 55.7 |
| Strong Wind | 53.7 |
| Hail | 43.1 |
| Landslide | 39.0 |
| Cold Wave | 35.5 |
| Hurricane | 16.0 |
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
Jul 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
14 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2020 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Mar 26, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jul 9, 2019 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jun 2, 2017 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 21, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jan 2, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Aug 7, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 6, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 23, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Feb 3, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jun 19, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jan 30, 2009 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Mar 19, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Feb 5, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Dec 12, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Sep 21, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 15, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 6, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
200
Total IA Distributed
$798,453
Repair/Replace
$497,196
Rental Assistance
$38,647
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4665 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4867 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-1847 | 124 | $449,334 | $6,010 |
| DR-1463 | 35 | $230,006 | $7,267 |
| DR-4490 | 18 | $104,421 | — |
| DR-1773 | 2 | $4,132 | $2,200 |
| DR-4250 | 14 | $3,647 | $636 |
| DR-1749 | 3 | $3,122 | $1,041 |
| DR-1809 | 1 | $2,444 | $2,444 |
| DR-1631 | 1 | $1,348 | $1,348 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
3
Total Claims Paid
$27,938
Avg Claim Payout
$9,313
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,409,316
Disasters with PA
10
Total Projects
130
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1412 | Severe Storm(s) | 36 | $1,772,718 |
| DR-1728 | Severe Storm(s) | 42 | $676,889 |
| DR-4238 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $299,392 |
| DR-4250 | Flood | 7 | $239,835 |
| DR-4144 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $127,587 |
| DR-4317 | Flood | 2 | $80,429 |
| DR-1749 | Severe Storm(s) | 16 | $64,129 |
| DR-4451 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $62,413 |
| DR-4490 | Biological | 1 | $50,766 |
| DR-1463 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $35,158 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
5
Federal Funding
$1,916,573
Properties Protected
2
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.88
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 2 | $1,562,823 |
| 601.1: Generators | 2 | $83,087 |
| 402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges) | 1 | $270,663 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Buffalo has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, lightning, wildfire. The area has had 25 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (14 declarations). 3 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,409,316 in public assistance recovery funding. $798,453 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.