Hazard Score
202 Catastrophes Recorded
Bourbon County, Kansas
2 Cities with a Population of 14,718, and 5,986 Households
Bourbon County, Kansas faces a very low overall natural disaster and climate risk, with a risk score of 31.28, indicating minimal exposure to potential hazards. The area experiences relatively low frequencies of severe weather events such as tornadoes, hailstorms, and floods, contributing to the low risk rating. The county's exposure to wildfires is also low, with a risk score of 23.13.
The geographical features of Bourbon County, Kansas, such as its location inland and lack of major fault lines or coastlines, contribute to the low overall risk assessment. The area's flat terrain and distance from large bodies of water reduce the likelihood of hurricanes or tsunamis. Additionally, the county's limited elevation and absence of significant mountain peaks decrease the risk of landslides or avalanches. These factors, combined with the county's historical data on natural disasters, support the very low risk rating.
While Bourbon County may still face some risks associated with severe weather events like lightning strikes and strong winds, its overall risk level remains very low. The county's risk assessment takes into account various climate factors, geological features, and historical events to provide a comprehensive understanding of potential hazards in the area. By analyzing specific ratios and percentages of different hazard types, along with confirming information from multiple independent sources, the accuracy of the risk assessment for Bourbon County, Kansas is verified.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Very Low
Hurricane Risk: Very Low
Hail Risk: Low
Flood Risk: High
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Low
HAZARDS
13
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
95
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
22
Hazard Shelters
11
Fire Stations
1
Hospitals
2
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Bourbon County, Kansas has a population of 14,718 with a population density of 23 people per square mile. The county has a relatively low percentage of minority populations, with 96% of the population being White, 3% Black, and less than 1% being American Indian, Asian, Hawaiian, Hispanic, or other races. The county has a slightly higher percentage of females (52.6%) compared to males (47.4%), and the median age in Bourbon County is 38.2 years, with a median age of 35.8 for males and 40.7 for females. The average household size is 2.47, with 39.6% of households being families.
In terms of housing, Bourbon County has a total of 7,167 housing units, with 1,181 units being vacant. The majority of housing units are owner-occupied (59.3%) compared to renter-occupied units (24.3%). The county has a total of 903 farms, with an average farm size of 370 acres in 2012 and 413 acres in 2017. The total crop acreage in 2017 was 132,043 acres, with an average sales value of $97,090 per farm. Compared to other counties in Kansas, Bourbon County has a lower population density and a higher percentage of White residents. The county also has a slightly older population with a higher median age compared to the state average. Additionally, Bourbon County has a higher percentage of owner-occupied housing units and a larger average farm size compared to other counties in the state.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Fort Scott Abc Rx
2023-04-07
Fort Scott Abc Rx
2022-05-07
Cedar
2021-04-15
21 Units A, B, C
2020-12-10
Hailstorm
2020-05-04
County Line Hedge
2020-03-08
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2019-05-20Flooding
Heavy Rain
2019-04-30Spring 2019 Fort Scott Abc
2019-04-28
Flooding
Snowmelt, Heavy Rain, Ice Jams
2019-03-13Hailstorm
2018-08-16
Hailstorm
2018-06-26
Hailstorm
2018-05-14
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2017-04-28Hailstorm
2017-03-09
Hailstorm
2017-03-09
Hailstorm
2017-02-28
Hailstorm
2017-02-28
Hailstorm
2016-10-06
Hailstorm
2016-10-06
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2015-12-15Hailstorm
2015-04-08
Hailstorm
2015-04-08
Hailstorm
2015-04-08
Hailstorm
2015-04-08
Hailstorm
2015-04-07
Hailstorm
2015-03-24
Tornado
2014-04-27
Hailstorm
2014-04-27
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2013-08-05Tornado
2013-07-29
Hailstorm
2013-05-01
Hailstorm
2013-04-07
Hailstorm
2013-04-07
Hailstorm
2013-04-07
Hailstorm
2013-04-07
Hailstorm
2013-03-30
Hailstorm
2013-03-30
Hailstorm
2012-09-25
Hailstorm
2012-09-25
Hailstorm
2012-08-08
Hailstorm
2012-07-08
Hailstorm
2012-04-29
Hailstorm
2012-04-29
Hailstorm
2012-02-15
Hailstorm
2011-06-17
Hailstorm
2011-06-10
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2011-06-10
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2011-06-10
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2011-06-10
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2011-06-10
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2011-04-25
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2011-04-03
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2010-06-16
Hailstorm
2010-06-08
Hailstorm
2010-05-13
Hailstorm
2010-05-10
Hailstorm
2009-09-21
Hailstorm
2009-09-21
Hailstorm
2009-07-08
Hailstorm
2009-07-08
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2009-06-09
Hailstorm
2009-06-09
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2009-06-09
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2009-06-09
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2009-06-09
Hailstorm
2009-06-09
Tornado
2009-05-13
Hailstorm
2009-05-13
Hailstorm
2009-05-13
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2008-08-09Flooding
Heavy Rain
2008-06-05Hailstorm
2008-06-02
Hailstorm
2008-06-02
Hailstorm
2008-06-01
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2008-06-01
Hailstorm
2008-05-01
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2008-04-23
Hailstorm
2008-04-23
Hailstorm
2008-04-23
Hailstorm
2008-04-07
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-08-16Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-06-26Hailstorm
2007-05-06
Hailstorm
2007-05-06
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-05-06Tornado
2006-05-03
Hailstorm
2006-05-03
Hailstorm
2006-05-03
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2006-05-03
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2006-05-03
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2006-05-03
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2006-04-23
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2006-04-23
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2006-04-15
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2006-04-15
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2006-03-30
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2006-03-12
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2006-03-12
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2006-03-12
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2006-03-12
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2006-03-12
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2006-03-08
Hailstorm
2005-06-30
Hailstorm
2005-06-03
Hailstorm
2004-05-26
Hailstorm
2004-05-18
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2004-04-24Hailstorm
2004-03-29
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2004-03-04Hailstorm
2003-09-26
Hailstorm
2003-09-26
Hailstorm
2003-08-05
Hailstorm
2003-07-12
Hailstorm
2003-07-11
Hailstorm
2003-07-11
Hailstorm
2003-07-11
Hailstorm
2003-07-11
Hailstorm
2003-07-11
Tornado
2003-05-06
Hailstorm
2003-05-06
Hailstorm
2003-05-06
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2003-05-06
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2003-05-06
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2003-05-04
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2003-05-04
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2003-05-04
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2003-05-04
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2003-05-04
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2003-05-04
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2003-04-30
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2003-04-30
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2003-03-12
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2003-03-12
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2002-12-17
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2002-05-07
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2002-05-07
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2002-04-27
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2001-06-03
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2001-04-21
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2001-04-09
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2001-04-09
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2000-09-11
Hailstorm
1999-05-15
Hailstorm
1999-05-11
Hailstorm
1999-05-04
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1998-10-30Hailstorm
1998-10-04
Hailstorm
1998-06-18
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1998-06-18
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1997-07-08
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1997-07-03
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1997-07-03
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1997-05-07
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1996-06-16
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1996-06-06
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1996-06-06
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1996-06-02
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1996-05-24
Hailstorm
1995-07-04
Hailstorm
1995-07-04
Hailstorm
1995-05-17
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1995-05-10Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
1994-04-09Flooding
Torrential Rain
1993-09-22Hailstorm
1993-04-13
Hailstorm
1993-04-12
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1992-07-02
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1992-07-02
Hailstorm
1991-05-16
Hailstorm
1991-05-16
Hailstorm
1991-05-03
Hailstorm
1991-04-26
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1989-06-02Flooding
Heavy Rain
1989-03-26Hailstorm
1984-03-15
Tornado
1984-02-11
Tornado
1983-07-31
Hailstorm
1981-06-19
Hailstorm
1981-06-19
Hailstorm
1981-06-19
Hailstorm
1979-06-21
Hailstorm
1977-06-13
Hailstorm
1975-04-24
Hailstorm
1974-08-17
Tornado
1973-09-27
Tornado
1973-09-24
Hailstorm
1973-05-22
Hailstorm
1972-05-25
Hailstorm
1971-05-31
Hailstorm
1969-04-08
Tornado
1964-04-12
Hailstorm
1964-04-12
Hailstorm
1964-03-25
Tornado
1963-04-03
Hailstorm
1962-05-24
Hailstorm
1961-04-24
Tornado
1961-03-12
Tornado
1961-03-12
Tornado
1956-04-28
Tornado
1955-06-05
Tornado
1955-05-26