Morris County
Kansas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 27th
Morris County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 27.4, 27th national percentile), driven primarily by wildfire and heat wave exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $7M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $475K |
| Heat Wave | Medium | 13.42 / yr | $1M |
| Ice Storm | Medium | 0.91 / yr | $231K |
| Hail | Medium | 8.61 / yr | $481K |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 11.74 / yr | $75K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.55 / yr | $1M |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.13 / yr | $1K |
| Drought | Low | 27.89 / yr | $100K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 6.20 / yr | $396K |
| Lightning | Low | 50.25 / yr | $128K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 1.11 / yr | $2M |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 2.37 / yr | $198K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $16K |
| 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 Morris County?
Morris County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 27.4 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 27th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Morris County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Wildfire (Low, $475K EAL), Heat Wave (Medium, $1M EAL), Ice Storm (Medium, $231K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Morris County compare to other Kansas counties?
Morris County ranks #46 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. Morris County's $7M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.