Kansas Natural Disaster & Home Risk Profile (KS) | HomeRiskMap

Kansas is located in the Midwest region of the United States. The most significant natural hazards for homeowners in Kansas are tornadoes, severe storms, winter storms. Each hazard below is rated from 1 (very low) to 5 (very high) based on public hazard data, with practical guidance on what the rating means for your home.

Emergency preparedness in Kansas is coordinated by the Kansas Division of Emergency Management, which publishes alerts, evacuation information and preparedness guides for residents.

Risk levels in Kansas

Tornadoes Kansas is one of the highest-risk states for tornadoes in the United States, rated level 5 out of 5. Tornadoes can occur year-round but are… Very High Severe Storms Severe storms are a major natural hazard in Kansas, rated at the highest risk level. From spring through early summer, tornadoes, large… Very High Winter Storms Kansas faces a high risk (level 4 of 5) from winter storms, including blizzards, ice storms, and extreme cold. Its central plains geography… High Extreme Heat Extreme heat is a significant hazard in Kansas, with the state rated at level 4 of 5 for this risk. Summers regularly bring high… High Drought Kansas experiences frequent and severe droughts due to its location in the central Great Plains and semi-arid climate. Drought conditions… High Flooding Kansas faces a moderate risk of flooding, with flash floods and river flooding most common during late spring and summer. Rainfall… Moderate Wildfires Wildfires in Kansas are a lower-level risk compared to western states, but the state's grasslands and savannas can burn quickly during dry,… Low Hurricanes Kansas has a very low (Level 1) hurricane risk because it is far from any ocean. However, remnants of Atlantic hurricanes and tropical… Very Low Earthquakes Kansas has a low overall earthquake risk, rated level 1 of 5, but the state is not completely free from seismic activity. Most concern… Very Low Landslides Landslides are a rare but possible hazard in Kansas, rated level 1 of 5 in the National Risk Index. The state's mostly flat terrain and low… Very Low