Hazard Score
22 Catastrophes Recorded
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Low
Hurricane Risk: Very Low
Hail Risk: Moderate
Flood Risk: Moderate
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Moderate
HAZARDS
2
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
0
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
3
Hazard Shelters
1
Fire Stations
0
Hospitals
0
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Shawnee, Kansas has a relatively low overall natural disaster and climate risk assessment score of 80.37 out of 100. The area is prone to events such as severe thunderstorms and hail, with 2093 lightning events recorded with a frequency of 95.11%. These factors contribute to a higher risk value for lightning-related incidents at 92.79%. Additionally, the area experiences occasional tornadoes, with a risk score of 59.69% for this type of event.
Shawnee, Kansas is not located near coastlines or fault lines, which reduces the risk of tsunamis or earthquakes. However, the region does have a high risk of wind-related events, with 260 occurrences of severe winds recorded and a risk value of 82.31%. The presence of water bodies and flat terrain make the area susceptible to flooding. The risk of flooding events is rated at 73.50%, with 66 recorded events and a frequency of 2.75%.
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CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2019-05-20Flooding
Snowmelt, Heavy Rain, Ice Jams
2019-03-13Flooding
Torrential Rain
2018-09-01Hailstorm
2016-08-24
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2015-12-15Hailstorm
2014-05-10
Hailstorm
2014-05-10
Hailstorm
2014-04-13
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2013-08-05Hailstorm
2011-04-03
Flooding
Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B
2010-03-10Flooding
Torrential Rain
2008-08-09Flooding
Heavy Rain
2008-06-05Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-08-16Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-05-06Flooding
Heavy Rain
2004-03-04Hailstorm
2002-02-19
Hailstorm
1997-05-18
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1995-05-10Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
1994-04-09Hailstorm
1990-03-12
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1989-06-02