Natural Disasters in Blue Springs, NE
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
40.6
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
50.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
18.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
66.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 88.9 |
| Strong Wind | 79.2 |
| Wildfire | 78.9 |
| Ice Storm | 78.5 |
| Tornado | 78.4 |
| Winter Weather | 77.8 |
| Lightning | 72.7 |
| Drought | 63.5 |
| Heat Wave | 48.6 |
| Landslide | 33.7 |
| Earthquake | 19.1 |
| Cold Wave | 16.4 |
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
23
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Feb 2022
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
12 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2022 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| Apr 4, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Mar 21, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORM, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Aug 1, 2017 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Jun 25, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 21, 2010 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, ICE JAMS, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 25, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORM |
| Dec 16, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jun 20, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| May 30, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jan 11, 2008 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jun 6, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUEES |
| May 25, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| May 16, 2001 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING AND TORNADOES |
| Jun 25, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Jul 19, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 4, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jul 3, 1984 | Tornado | TORNADOES & FLOODING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
184
Total Claims Paid
$1,740,597
Avg Claim Payout
$9,460
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$6,354,060
Disasters with PA
9
Total Projects
161
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1864 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $2,282,444 |
| DR-4420 | Severe Storm(s) | 67 | $1,503,196 |
| DR-4225 | Severe Storm(s) | 31 | $882,616 |
| DR-4325 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $531,837 |
| DR-4641 | Tornado | 16 | $496,504 |
| DR-1878 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $352,862 |
| DR-1480 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $150,860 |
| DR-4521 | Biological | 6 | $87,405 |
| DR-4838 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $66,336 |
Blue Springs has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, strong wind, wildfire. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (12 declarations). 184 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $6,354,060 in public assistance recovery funding.