Hurricane Risk in Kansas
All Kansas counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index hurricane score
Hurricane risk — tropical cyclones bringing extreme wind, rain, and storm surge — is rated for 19 of 105 Kansas counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Sedgwick County carries the state's highest hurricane score at 42.7, with $40K in expected annual hurricane losses.
No Kansas county reaches the High band for hurricane, and expected annual losses from hurricane total roughly $188K statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Hurricane
| # | County | Hurricane Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sedgwick County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $40K | |
| 2 | Labette County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $20K | |
| 3 | Montgomery County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $18K | |
| 4 | Butler County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $18K | |
| 5 | Crawford County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $11K | |
| 6 | Cherokee County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $10K | |
| 7 | Neosho County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $10K | |
| 8 | Bourbon County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $8K | |
| 9 | Harper County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $6K | |
| 10 | Cowley County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $6K | |
| 11 | Kingman County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $6K | |
| 12 | Sumner County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $7K | |
| 13 | Barber County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $6K | |
| 14 | Elk County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $3K | |
| 15 | Allen County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $6K | |
| 16 | Chautauqua County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $4K | |
| 17 | Clark County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $4K | |
| 18 | Comanche County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $3K | |
| 19 | Linn County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $3K |
19 Kansas counties with measurable hurricane risk. See the national hurricane ranking or all Kansas counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Kansas county has the highest hurricane risk?
Sedgwick County has the highest FEMA hurricane risk score in Kansas at 42.7 (Very Low), with $40K in expected annual losses and about 0.01 events per year.
How many Kansas counties face significant hurricane risk?
19 Kansas counties record measurable hurricane risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.