Logan County
Kansas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
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
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 |
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.
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.