Hazard Score
77 Catastrophes Recorded
Lake-City, Kansas
3 Land Tracts in Barber County , Medicine Lodge Watershed
Lake-City, Kansas, located in Barber County, has a relatively low overall natural disaster and climate risk due to its very low hazard risk score. The area experiences moderate precipitation levels and temperatures, with a high humidity of 81%. However, the risk of hurricanes, wildfires, and tornadoes is very low, contributing to the overall low risk assessment for the region.
Lake-City is situated near the Medicine Lodge hydrologic unit and the Arkansas-White-Red hydrologic region, which could potentially affect flood risk in the area. The presence of fault lines and mountain peaks in the region can contribute to moderate earthquake risk. The city is not located near any coastlines, tsunamis, or volcanoes, further reducing the risk of natural disasters in the area.
Despite its relatively low risk, Lake-City has experienced historical events such as moderate flooding and tornado activity due to its geographical location. The nearby water bodies and geological features in the region play a role in determining the hazard risk for the area. It is essential for residents to remain vigilant and prepared for natural disasters, despite the overall low risk assessment provided for Lake-City, Kansas.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Low
Hurricane Risk: Very Low
Hail Risk: Moderate
Flood Risk: Low
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Low
HAZARDS
4
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
14
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
0
Hazard Shelters
2
Fire Stations
0
Hospitals
0
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Barber County in Kansas has a very low overall risk rating for natural disasters and climate-related events. The risk score is 31.72, with a special risk rating of 45.71. Specific hazard risk indexes for the county include relatively low risks for thunderstorms, wildfires, and landslides, while flooding and hail have relatively low to moderate risks. Historical events in the region support these risk assessments, with a frequency of lightning events at 69.68%, tornado events at 1.18%, and hail events at 10.65%.
Barber County is not directly located on a coastline, fault line, or near mountain peaks, which can reduce the risk of certain natural disasters. However, the county does have a few water bodies such as the Medicine Lodge River and Gyp Creek, which could pose a risk of flooding. The geological features in the region, including its flat terrain and prairie landscape, contribute to the low to moderate ...
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CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Hailstorm
2019-07-05
Hailstorm
2019-06-19
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2019-05-20Flooding
Snowmelt, Heavy Rain, Ice Jams
2019-03-13Hailstorm
2018-07-30
Hailstorm
2018-05-01
Hailstorm
2017-06-15
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2015-11-26Hailstorm
2015-09-17
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2015-05-05Tornado
2015-04-08
Hailstorm
2013-08-05
Hailstorm
2013-08-05
Hailstorm
2013-07-22
Hailstorm
2012-04-30
Hailstorm
2012-03-08
Hailstorm
2012-03-08
Hailstorm
2011-09-17
Hailstorm
2011-06-08
Hailstorm
2011-06-08
Hailstorm
2011-05-24
Hailstorm
2010-05-10
Hailstorm
2009-07-20
Hailstorm
2009-07-20
Hailstorm
2009-06-14
Hailstorm
2008-06-15
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2008-06-05Tornado
2008-05-23
Tornado
2008-05-23
Hailstorm
2008-05-23
Hailstorm
2008-05-05
Hailstorm
2007-09-18
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-05-24Hailstorm
2007-05-06
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-05-06Tornado
2006-04-01
Hailstorm
2005-06-04
Hailstorm
2003-07-09
Hailstorm
2002-06-26
Hailstorm
2002-06-12
Hailstorm
2002-05-04
Hailstorm
2001-06-05
Hailstorm
2001-06-05
Hailstorm
2001-04-22
Hailstorm
2000-03-07
Hailstorm
2000-02-24
Hailstorm
2000-02-17
Hailstorm
1999-07-01
Hailstorm
1999-07-01
Flooding
Brief Torrential Rain
1999-06-28Hailstorm
1999-05-10
Hailstorm
1999-05-10
Hailstorm
1998-05-24
Hailstorm
1997-07-15
Hailstorm
1996-09-25
Hailstorm
1996-06-05
Hailstorm
1996-04-13
Hailstorm
1996-04-13
Hailstorm
1995-07-25
Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
1994-04-09Hailstorm
1993-05-17
Hailstorm
1993-05-17
Tornado
1992-03-17
Hailstorm
1991-04-12
Tornado
1991-04-02
Tornado
1991-04-02
Tornado
1991-04-02
Hailstorm
1989-05-15
Hailstorm
1989-03-29
Hailstorm
1986-03-31
Hailstorm
1982-07-08
Hailstorm
1981-05-22
Hailstorm
1981-05-22
Hailstorm
1980-06-16
Tornado
1963-10-20
Tornado
1957-06-14
Tornado
1957-05-31