Natural Disasters in Doniphan, MO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
57.0
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
49.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
71.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
5.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 87.9 |
| Ice Storm | 79.3 |
| Heat Wave | 77.1 |
| Cold Wave | 71.7 |
| Landslide | 62.3 |
| Tornado | 57.8 |
| Strong Wind | 53.2 |
| Winter Weather | 52.8 |
| Wildfire | 44.8 |
| Lightning | 43.4 |
| Hurricane | 40.2 |
| Drought | 35.7 |
| Hail | 12.9 |
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
22
Most Recent
Severe Storm
May 2025
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
13 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND WILDFIRES |
| Jul 23, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Jun 2, 2017 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 2, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| May 9, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 3, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jun 19, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 17, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jan 30, 2009 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Nov 13, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND A TORNADO |
| Mar 19, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Dec 12, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 6, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Dec 1, 1993 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Dec 10, 1982 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
244
Total Claims Paid
$12,445,550
Avg Claim Payout
$51,006
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,982,425
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
51
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4317 | Flood | 20 | $1,002,182 |
| DR-1822 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $444,616 |
| DR-4803 | Other | 4 | $256,018 |
| DR-1749 | Severe Storm(s) | 11 | $206,052 |
| DR-4552 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $55,140 |
| DR-1412 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $18,417 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$3,482,442
Properties Protected
35
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.88
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $888,083 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 2 | $2,594,359 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Doniphan has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, ice storm, heat wave. The area has had 22 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (13 declarations). 244 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,982,425 in public assistance recovery funding. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.