Coffey County
Kansas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 35th
Coffey County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 35.3, 35th national percentile), driven primarily by lightning and wildfire exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $9M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Lightning | High | 52.09 / yr | $990K |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $266K |
| Ice Storm | Medium | 0.74 / yr | $265K |
| Drought | Medium | 27.47 / yr | $413K |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 10.79 / yr | $97K |
| Hail | Low | 7.75 / yr | $329K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 5.93 / yr | $514K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 14.37 / yr | $380K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.45 / yr | $891K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 1.14 / yr | $4M |
| Cold Wave | Low | 2.05 / yr | $494K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.09 / yr | $258 |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $58K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Coffey County?
Coffey County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 35.3 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 35th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Coffey County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Lightning (High, $990K EAL), Wildfire (Low, $266K EAL), Ice Storm (Medium, $265K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Coffey County compare to other Kansas counties?
Coffey County ranks #38 of 105 Kansas counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Coffey County's $9M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.