Haskell County, Kansas Natural Disaster Risk
FEMA National Risk Index assessment · KS
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 15th
Haskell County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 15.0, 15th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and hail exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $7M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Risk Overview
Overall natural disaster risk in Haskell County is very low, with a National Risk Index score of 15.0 out of 100 — placing it in the 15th national percentile and among the lowest-risk counties in the country. The score blends Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across all 18 FEMA hazard types.
Risk here concentrates in drought (extended dry periods that stress water supplies and agriculture) at High risk — $4M in expected annual loss and about 91.17 events per year; hail (ice stones from severe thunderstorms that damage property and crops) at Medium risk — $970K in expected annual loss and about 10.01 events per year; and cold wave (prolonged spells of dangerously low temperatures) at Low risk — $1M in expected annual loss and about 2.79 events per year. Across all hazards, FEMA estimates $7M in expected annual loss for a population of 4K.
Beyond physical exposure, Haskell County has a very low social vulnerability rating (how susceptible the population is to harm) and a very low community resilience rating (its capacity to prepare for and recover from disasters). Both measures sit toward the lower end, indicating relatively modest population sensitivity.
History supports the rating: Haskell County has received 13 federal disaster declarations since 1973, including 7 for severe storm events and 2 for biological events. The most recent was Severe Storms and Straight Line Winds (severe storm), declared in February 2022.
Among 105 Kansas counties, Haskell County ranks #71 for overall natural disaster risk.
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Drought | High | 91.17 / yr | $4M |
| Hail | Medium | 10.01 / yr | $970K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 2.79 / yr | $1M |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.53 / yr | $456K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $12K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.48 / yr | $27K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 4.71 / yr | $223K |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 10.05 / yr | $15K |
| Lightning | Very Low | 42.31 / yr | $56K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $15K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 0.53 / yr | $5K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.21 / yr | $417K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.06 / yr | $0 |
| 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 |
Disaster History
Haskell County has received 13 federal disaster declarations since 1973, most recently Severe Storms and Straight Line Winds in February 2022. Most frequent causes: Severe Storm (7), Biological (2), Snowstorm (1).
| Declared | Type | Disaster |
|---|---|---|
| February 2022 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms and Straight Line Winds |
| March 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| June 2017 | Snowstorm | Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, Straight-Line Winds, and Flooding |
| July 2015 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, and Flooding |
| April 2011 | Fire | Haskell County Fire |
| June 2009 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storm and Record and Near Record Snow |
| July 2008 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Flooding and Tornadoes |
| December 2007 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storms |
| January 2007 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
Showing the 10 most recent of 13 declarations.
Source: FEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries (OpenFEMA).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Haskell County?
Haskell County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 15.0 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 15th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Haskell County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (High, $4M EAL), Hail (Medium, $970K EAL), Cold Wave (Low, $1M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Haskell County compare to other Kansas counties?
Haskell County ranks #71 of 105 Kansas counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low rating.
How many federally declared disasters has Haskell County had?
FEMA records 13 federal disaster declarations for Haskell County since 1973, most often 7 for severe storm events and 2 for biological events. The most recent was Severe Storms and Straight Line Winds, declared in February 2022.
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. Haskell County's $7M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.