Russell County
Kansas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 13th
Russell County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 12.5, 13th national percentile), driven primarily by ice storm and hail exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $6M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Ice Storm | High | 0.81 / yr | $571K |
| Hail | Low | 9.46 / yr | $639K |
| Drought | Medium | 48.08 / yr | $563K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $84K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 12.42 / yr | $70K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.97 / yr | $1M |
| Strong Wind | Low | 5.42 / yr | $494K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 2.89 / yr | $567K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 8.63 / yr | $182K |
| Lightning | Very Low | 46.00 / yr | $65K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.26 / yr | $37 |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $11K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 1.04 / yr | $1M |
| 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 Russell County?
Russell County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 12.5 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 13th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Russell County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Ice Storm (High, $571K EAL), Hail (Low, $639K EAL), Drought (Medium, $563K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Russell County compare to other Kansas counties?
Russell County ranks #79 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. Russell County's $6M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.