Finney County
Kansas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 64th
Finney County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 63.7, 64th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and hail exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $24M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Drought | High | 97.84 / yr | $5M |
| Hail | High | 10.08 / yr | $5M |
| Winter Weather | High | 11.00 / yr | $409K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 4.57 / yr | $1M |
| Tornado | Medium | 1.35 / yr | $3M |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 3.58 / yr | $2M |
| Ice Storm | Medium | 0.47 / yr | $170K |
| Lightning | Medium | 42.53 / yr | $312K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $38K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.43 / yr | $4M |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $75K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 0.58 / yr | $67K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.15 / yr | $19 |
| 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 Finney County?
Finney County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 63.7 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 64th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Finney County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (High, $5M EAL), Hail (High, $5M EAL), Winter Weather (High, $409K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Finney County compare to other Kansas counties?
Finney County ranks #14 of 105 Kansas counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a 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. Finney County's $24M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.