Logan County, Kansas Natural Disaster Risk
FEMA National Risk Index assessment · KS
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 7th
Logan County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 7.4, 7th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and hail exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $3M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Risk Overview
Logan County carries a very low composite natural disaster risk, with a National Risk Index score of 7.4 out of 100 — placing it in the 7th 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.
The county's risk is driven primarily by drought (extended dry periods that stress water supplies and agriculture) at Medium risk — $772K in expected annual loss and about 79.53 events per year; hail (ice stones from severe thunderstorms that damage property and crops) at Low risk — $490K in expected annual loss and about 8.61 events per year; and strong wind (damaging straight-line winds outside of tornadoes and hurricanes) at Medium risk — $569K in expected annual loss and about 4.45 events per year. Across all hazards, FEMA estimates $3M in expected annual loss for a population of 3K.
Beyond physical exposure, Logan County has a medium social vulnerability rating (how susceptible the population is to harm) and a medium 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: Logan County has received 14 federal disaster declarations since 2005, including 10 for severe storm events and 2 for biological events. The most recent was Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, and Flooding (severe storm), declared in December 2025.
Among 105 Kansas counties, Logan County ranks #92 for overall natural disaster risk.
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Drought | Medium | 79.53 / yr | $772K |
| Hail | Low | 8.61 / yr | $490K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 4.45 / yr | $569K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 12.26 / yr | $61K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $13K |
| Tornado | Low | 1.10 / yr | $343K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 4.58 / yr | $268K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $13K |
| Lightning | Very Low | 44.65 / yr | $30K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 1.63 / yr | $13K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 1.61 / yr | $765K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.09 / yr | $2K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.14 / yr | $5 |
| 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
Logan County has received 14 federal disaster declarations since 2005, most recently Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, and Flooding in December 2025. Most frequent causes: Severe Storm (10), Biological (2), Snowstorm (1).
| Declared | Type | Disaster |
|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, and Flooding |
| July 2025 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding |
| May 2025 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, and Wildfires |
| September 2024 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding |
| 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 2011 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding |
| March 2010 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorm |
Showing the 10 most recent of 14 declarations.
Source: FEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries (OpenFEMA).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Logan County?
Logan County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 7.4 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 7th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Logan County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (Medium, $772K EAL), Hail (Low, $490K EAL), Strong Wind (Medium, $569K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Logan County compare to other Kansas counties?
Logan County ranks #92 of 105 Kansas counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low rating.
How many federally declared disasters has Logan County had?
FEMA records 14 federal disaster declarations for Logan County since 2005, most often 10 for severe storm events and 2 for biological events. The most recent was Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, and Flooding, declared in December 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. Logan County's $3M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.