Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Low


Hurricane Risk: Very Low


Hail Risk: Low


Flood Risk: Moderate


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

13

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

16

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

5

Hazard Shelters

8

Fire Stations

2

Hospitals

3

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Wabaunsee County, Kansas, has a very low overall natural disaster and climate risk rating, with specific hazards such as hail, straight-line winds, and tornadoes. The area experiences frequent lightning strikes and flash flooding events, contributing to the overall risk profile. The county's relatively low elevation and lack of significant geological features like fault lines or coastlines further mitigate potential risks from tsunamis or volcanic activity. However, the presence of nearby water bodies such as the Kansas River and Cedar Creek can increase the risk of flooding during heavy rainfall events.

The area's terrain is characterized by rolling hills and open prairies, with no notable mountain peaks that could exacerbate certain hazards like avalanches or landslides. Historical events such as severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks have impacted the region, highlighting the importance of preparedness and mitigation efforts. While the risk of major natural disasters is relatively low in Wabaunsee County, ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
13 °F Cold
Average Precipitation
850 mm Moderate
Average Humidity
72% Moderately High
Plant Hardiness
6/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Smith Hills

2023-04-07

Pillsbury

2023-03-20

Deep Creek

2023-03-04

170 Mp 311

2020-11-03

Tornado

2019-08-15

Hailstorm

2019-08-15

Hailstorm

2019-08-15

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2019-05-20

Flooding

Snowmelt, Heavy Rain, Ice Jams

2019-03-13

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2018-09-01

I-70 Milepost 310

2018-03-05

Tornado

2017-03-06

Tornado

2017-03-06

Hailstorm

2017-03-06

Hailstorm

2016-05-29

Tornado

2016-05-26

Hailstorm

2016-04-26

Hailstorm

2016-04-24

Hailstorm

2016-04-24

Lyons Ranch

2016-04-04

Hailstorm

2015-09-10

Hailstorm

2015-09-10

Hailstorm

2015-09-10

Hailstorm

2015-07-15

Hailstorm

2015-07-02

Hailstorm

2015-05-04

Hailstorm

2015-05-04

Hailstorm

2015-05-04

Hailstorm

2015-04-02

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2013-08-05

Hailstorm

2013-07-09

Hailstorm

2013-06-23

Hailstorm

2013-06-23

Hailstorm

2013-05-08

Hailstorm

2013-04-09

Hailstorm

2013-04-09

Hailstorm

2012-09-03

Hailstorm

2011-06-19

Hailstorm

2011-06-19

Hailstorm

2011-06-19

Hailstorm

2011-06-09

Hailstorm

2011-06-09

Hailstorm

2011-04-03

Hailstorm

2010-05-10

Hailstorm

2010-05-10

Hailstorm

2010-05-06

Hailstorm

2010-05-06

Hailstorm

2010-05-06

Flooding

Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B

2010-03-10

Hailstorm

2009-04-26

Hailstorm

2009-03-23

Hailstorm

2009-03-23

Hailstorm

2009-03-23

Hailstorm

2009-03-23

Hailstorm

2008-12-26

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2008-08-09

Hailstorm

2008-06-26

Hailstorm

2008-06-05

Hailstorm

2008-06-05

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2008-06-05

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2007-08-16

Hailstorm

2007-05-24

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2007-05-06

Tornado

2007-05-05

Hailstorm

2006-04-06

Hailstorm

2006-03-12

Tornado

2005-06-04

Hailstorm

2005-06-04

Hailstorm

2005-06-04

Hailstorm

2005-06-04

Hailstorm

2005-06-03

Hailstorm

2005-04-10

Hailstorm

2004-08-23

Hailstorm

2004-08-23

Hailstorm

2004-08-23

Hailstorm

2004-08-23

Hailstorm

2004-06-14

Hailstorm

2004-06-14

Hailstorm

2004-06-12

Hailstorm

2004-03-29

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2003-06-23

Hailstorm

2003-06-22

Hailstorm

2002-09-18

Hailstorm

2002-05-11

Hailstorm

2002-05-08

Hailstorm

2002-05-06

Hailstorm

2002-05-06

Hailstorm

2002-05-06

Hailstorm

2002-05-06

Hailstorm

2002-05-05

Hailstorm

2002-05-05

Hailstorm

2002-05-05

Hailstorm

2002-04-19

Hailstorm

2002-04-11

Hailstorm

2001-06-17

Hailstorm

2001-06-16

Hailstorm

2001-06-16

Hailstorm

2001-06-16

Hailstorm

2001-06-16

Hailstorm

2001-06-16

Hailstorm

2001-06-16

Hailstorm

2001-06-16

Hailstorm

2001-06-16

Hailstorm

2001-06-16

Hailstorm

2001-06-16

Hailstorm

2001-06-16

Hailstorm

2001-06-16

Hailstorm

2001-04-14

Hailstorm

2001-04-14

Hailstorm

2000-06-01

Flooding

Brief Torrential Rain

1999-06-28

Hailstorm

1999-05-30

Hailstorm

1998-06-21

Hailstorm

1998-06-10

Hailstorm

1998-06-10

Hailstorm

1997-05-16

Hailstorm

1997-05-16

Hailstorm

1996-07-08

Hailstorm

1996-06-06

Hailstorm

1995-05-12

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1995-05-10

Flooding

Rain And Snowmelt

1994-04-09

Tornado

1993-06-30

Tornado

1993-06-30

Tornado

1993-03-29

Hailstorm

1992-07-29

Hailstorm

1992-07-19

Hailstorm

1992-07-15

Hailstorm

1992-07-04

Hailstorm

1992-07-04

Hailstorm

1992-07-04

Hailstorm

1991-04-17

Hailstorm

1991-04-17

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1989-06-02

Hailstorm

1986-05-06

Hailstorm

1986-05-06

Hailstorm

1986-05-06

Hailstorm

1985-06-14

Hailstorm

1985-06-14

Hailstorm

1982-06-07

Hailstorm

1981-06-21

Hailstorm

1981-04-09

Hailstorm

1980-08-28

Hailstorm

1976-06-17

Hailstorm

1974-07-03

Hailstorm

1974-06-06

Hailstorm

1974-05-13

Tornado

1965-06-21

Tornado

1965-06-21

Hailstorm

1964-07-03

Tornado

1962-05-18

Tornado

1958-06-12

Tornado

1951-05-30
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