Natural Disasters in Washburn, MO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
75.1
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
72.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
54.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
19.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 93.2 |
| Strong Wind | 85.7 |
| Tornado | 85.0 |
| Heat Wave | 83.1 |
| Winter Weather | 76.8 |
| Lightning | 74.3 |
| Landslide | 74.1 |
| Cold Wave | 72.0 |
| Drought | 71.9 |
| Earthquake | 70.4 |
| Wildfire | 67.6 |
| Hail | 64.9 |
| Hurricane | 46.4 |
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
29
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Jun 2025
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
18 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 23, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 21, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, 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 |
| 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 |
| May 23, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Mar 19, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Feb 5, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
53
Total Claims Paid
$2,129,459
Avg Claim Payout
$40,178
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$9,164,863
Disasters with PA
13
Total Projects
260
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4250 | Flood | 25 | $2,118,957 |
| DR-1749 | Severe Storm(s) | 76 | $1,535,980 |
| DR-4803 | Other | 22 | $1,400,899 |
| DR-4317 | Flood | 26 | $1,053,337 |
| DR-1412 | Severe Storm(s) | 28 | $862,230 |
| DR-4238 | Severe Storm(s) | 23 | $585,306 |
| DR-4741 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $480,364 |
| DR-4451 | Severe Storm(s) | 20 | $476,269 |
| DR-4144 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $441,433 |
| DR-4876 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $156,170 |
| DR-1822 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $34,295 |
| DR-4490 | Biological | 3 | $18,748 |
| DR-1463 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $876 |
Washburn has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, strong wind, tornado. The area has had 29 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (18 declarations). 53 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $9,164,863 in public assistance recovery funding.