Kingman County, Kansas Natural Disaster Risk
FEMA National Risk Index assessment · KS
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 36th
Kingman County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 35.6, 36th national percentile), driven primarily by ice storm and wildfire exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $11M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Risk Overview
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Kingman County at very low composite risk, with a National Risk Index score of 35.6 out of 100 — placing it in the 36th 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 ice storm (freezing rain that coats surfaces in heavy, damaging ice) at High risk — $731K in expected annual loss and about 0.93 events per year; wildfire (uncontrolled fires that spread across wildland and into communities) at Low risk — $830K in expected annual loss and about 0.00 events per year; and hail (ice stones from severe thunderstorms that damage property and crops) at Medium risk — $921K in expected annual loss and about 10.99 events per year. Across all hazards, FEMA estimates $11M in expected annual loss for a population of 7K.
Beyond physical exposure, Kingman County has a medium social vulnerability rating (how susceptible the population is to harm) and a high community resilience rating (its capacity to prepare for and recover from disasters). A less vulnerable population paired with strong resilience helps the community absorb and recover from events.
The county's disaster history tells the same story: Kingman County has received 21 federal disaster declarations since 1967, including 14 for severe storm events and 2 for biological events. The most recent was Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding (severe storm), declared in September 2025.
Among 105 Kansas counties, Kingman County ranks #36 for overall natural disaster risk.
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Ice Storm | High | 0.93 / yr | $731K |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $830K |
| Hail | Medium | 10.99 / yr | $921K |
| Drought | Medium | 47.95 / yr | $654K |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 1.53 / yr | $3M |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.94 / yr | $2M |
| Heat Wave | Low | 12.58 / yr | $344K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 6.74 / yr | $498K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $35K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $6K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.89 / yr | $2M |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 10.79 / yr | $15K |
| Lightning | Very Low | 49.17 / yr | $47K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.11 / yr | $9 |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Disaster History
Kingman County has received 21 federal disaster declarations since 1967, most recently Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding in September 2025. Most frequent causes: Severe Storm (14), Biological (2), Snowstorm (1).
| Declared | Type | Disaster |
|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding |
| March 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| June 2019 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding,Landslides,and Mudslides |
| February 2019 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, and Flooding |
| October 2018 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, and Flooding |
| October 2016 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms and Flooding |
| October 2013 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding |
| April 2013 | Snowstorm | Snowstorm |
| June 2009 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-Line Winds, and Tornadoes |
Showing the 10 most recent of 21 declarations.
Source: FEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries (OpenFEMA).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Kingman County?
Kingman County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 35.6 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 36th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Kingman County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Ice Storm (High, $731K EAL), Wildfire (Low, $830K EAL), Hail (Medium, $921K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Kingman County compare to other Kansas counties?
Kingman County ranks #36 of 105 Kansas counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low rating.
How many federally declared disasters has Kingman County had?
FEMA records 21 federal disaster declarations for Kingman County since 1967, most often 14 for severe storm events and 2 for biological events. The most recent was Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding, declared in September 2025.
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. Kingman County's $11M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.