Hazard Score
149 Catastrophes Recorded
Ness-City, Kansas
2 Land Tracts in Ness County , Upper Walnut Creek Watershed
Ness-City, Kansas, located in Ness County, has a relatively low overall natural disaster and climate risk assessment. The area experiences moderate hardiness with a moderate level of precipitation and humidity. The temperature is relatively mild, with a low risk of extreme weather events such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods. The city is not located near coastlines or fault lines, which reduces the risk of seismic activity and tsunamis.
The geological features in the region, such as the Upper Walnut Creek hydrologic unit and Middle Arkansas hydrologic accounting unit, contribute to the area's low hazard risk. The city's proximity to the Middle Arkansas hydrologic subregion and the Arkansas-White-Red hydrologic region also play a role in reducing the likelihood of natural disasters. Ness-City's location away from mountain peaks and major water bodies further mitigates the risk of geological events such as landslides or dam failures.
Overall, Ness-City, Kansas, benefits from its geographic location with very low risk factors for natural disasters and climate-related hazards. The area's historical events and nearby features support the low-risk assessment, providing a safe environment for the local population. The community's resilience to potential hazards is bolstered by the absence of significant geological features that could pose a threat, making Ness-City a relatively secure place to live in terms of natural disaster risk.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Low
Hurricane Risk: Very Low
Hail Risk: Low
Flood Risk: Low
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Low
HAZARDS
4
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
13
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
0
Hazard Shelters
1
Fire Stations
1
Hospitals
0
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Ness, Kansas has a very low overall risk rating of 21.60 out of 100, with specific hazard risks such as wildfires (WFIR) and hail storms (HAIL) posing relatively moderate risks. The area is prone to lightning strikes (LTNG) with a high frequency of 40.74%, but the risk rating is relatively low at 3.57. The risk of tornadoes (TRND) is also present, with a relatively low risk rating of 37.48.
Climate factors in Ness, Kansas include a high frequency of severe weather events such as hail storms and tornadoes, which contribute to the overall hazard risk in the area. The presence of fault lines and mountain peaks in the region can potentially exacerbate the impact of these natural disasters. Additionally, the area's proximity to water bodies may increase the risk of flooding during heavy rainfall events, further adding to the overall hazard risk in the region.
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CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Hailstorm
2020-06-20
Hailstorm
2020-06-20
Hailstorm
2020-06-20
Hailstorm
2020-06-20
Hailstorm
2020-06-20
Hailstorm
2020-06-20
Hailstorm
2019-04-28
Flooding
Snowmelt, Heavy Rain, Ice Jams
2019-03-13Hailstorm
2018-05-14
Hailstorm
2018-05-14
Hailstorm
2017-10-06
Hailstorm
2017-07-02
Hailstorm
2017-06-17
Hailstorm
2017-06-15
Hailstorm
2017-06-15
Hailstorm
2017-06-15
Hailstorm
2017-06-15
Hailstorm
2016-07-11
Tornado
2016-05-24
Tornado
2016-05-24
Tornado
2016-05-24
Hailstorm
2016-05-24
Tornado
2015-11-16
Hailstorm
2015-07-25
Hailstorm
2015-07-25
Hailstorm
2015-05-07
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2015-05-05Hailstorm
2015-04-17
Hailstorm
2015-04-17
Hailstorm
2015-04-17
Hailstorm
2014-09-23
Hailstorm
2014-09-23
Hailstorm
2014-06-29
Hailstorm
2013-05-07
Hailstorm
2013-05-07
Hailstorm
2013-05-07
Hailstorm
2013-03-30
Hailstorm
2013-03-30
Hailstorm
2012-09-06
Hailstorm
2012-09-06
Hailstorm
2012-09-06
Hailstorm
2012-09-06
Hailstorm
2012-06-14
Hailstorm
2012-05-30
Hailstorm
2012-05-30
Hailstorm
2012-04-14
Hailstorm
2011-06-18
Tornado
2011-06-16
Hailstorm
2011-05-24
Hailstorm
2011-05-24
Hailstorm
2011-05-24
Hailstorm
2011-05-24
Hailstorm
2011-05-24
Hailstorm
2011-05-24
Hailstorm
2010-08-14
Hailstorm
2010-04-01
Hailstorm
2009-09-03
Hailstorm
2009-08-02
Hailstorm
2009-08-02
Hailstorm
2009-06-18
Hailstorm
2009-06-15
Hailstorm
2009-06-12
Hailstorm
2008-08-14
Hailstorm
2008-06-15
Hailstorm
2008-06-11
Hailstorm
2008-05-25
Tornado
2008-05-23
Hailstorm
2008-05-23
Hailstorm
2008-05-05
Hailstorm
2007-10-13
Hailstorm
2007-10-04
Hailstorm
2007-08-07
Hailstorm
2007-08-07
Hailstorm
2007-08-07
Hailstorm
2007-04-25
Hailstorm
2006-06-22
Hailstorm
2006-06-22
Tornado
2005-06-03
Tornado
2005-06-03
Hailstorm
2005-03-20
Hailstorm
2004-07-20
Hailstorm
2004-06-02
Hailstorm
2004-05-17
Hailstorm
2004-05-17
Hailstorm
2004-05-16
Hailstorm
2003-06-28
Hailstorm
2003-05-04
Hailstorm
2003-05-04
Hailstorm
2002-07-27
Hailstorm
2002-06-11
Hailstorm
2001-09-02
Hailstorm
2001-09-02
Hailstorm
2001-09-02
Hailstorm
2001-06-13
Hailstorm
2001-06-13
Hailstorm
2000-07-20
Hailstorm
2000-07-20
Hailstorm
2000-07-20
Hailstorm
2000-06-25
Hailstorm
2000-06-25
Flooding
Brief Torrential Rain
1999-06-28Hailstorm
1999-05-16
Hailstorm
1999-05-16
Hailstorm
1999-05-16
Hailstorm
1998-05-19
Hailstorm
1998-05-18
Hailstorm
1997-07-05
Hailstorm
1997-06-11
Hailstorm
1997-06-11
Hailstorm
1996-07-23
Hailstorm
1996-07-23
Hailstorm
1996-06-01
Tornado
1996-05-31
Tornado
1996-05-31
Hailstorm
1996-05-31
Hailstorm
1996-05-09
Hailstorm
1996-05-03
Hailstorm
1995-09-11
Hailstorm
1995-09-11
Hailstorm
1995-05-22
Hailstorm
1995-05-17
Tornado
1994-08-03
Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
1994-04-09Hailstorm
1993-09-18
Hailstorm
1993-09-18
Hailstorm
1993-08-19
Tornado
1993-04-30
Hailstorm
1992-07-04
Hailstorm
1992-07-04
Hailstorm
1992-06-27
Hailstorm
1991-05-29
Hailstorm
1990-06-19
Hailstorm
1990-05-18
Tornado
1990-04-25
Hailstorm
1984-06-01
Hailstorm
1984-06-01
Hailstorm
1974-06-07
Hailstorm
1974-06-05
Hailstorm
1974-05-23
Hailstorm
1974-05-20
Tornado
1972-05-22
Tornado
1972-04-30
Tornado
1971-06-09
Tornado
1971-02-18
Hailstorm
1967-06-22
Tornado
1964-04-19
Hailstorm
1963-07-14
Hailstorm
1959-06-02
Hailstorm
1958-06-10