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

3

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

8

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

1

Hazard Shelters

1

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

0

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
877 mm Moderate
Average Humidity
82% Moderately High
Plant Hardiness
6/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Hailstorm

2020-07-11

Hailstorm

2020-05-04

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2019-05-20

Flooding

Snowmelt, Heavy Rain, Ice Jams

2019-03-13

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2018-09-01

Hailstorm

2017-10-21

Hailstorm

2017-05-18

Hailstorm

2017-05-18

Tornado

2017-03-06

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2013-08-05

Hailstorm

2013-05-19

Hailstorm

2011-06-01

Hailstorm

2010-09-10

Flooding

Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B

2010-03-10

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2008-08-09

Hailstorm

2008-06-08

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2008-06-05

Hailstorm

2008-06-02

Hailstorm

2007-10-13

Hailstorm

2007-10-13

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2007-08-16

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2007-05-06

Hailstorm

2006-06-28

Hailstorm

2005-06-30

Hailstorm

2005-06-08

Hailstorm

2003-06-22

Hailstorm

2002-06-26

Hailstorm

2002-05-06

Hailstorm

2002-05-06

Hailstorm

2001-04-14

Hailstorm

2000-05-11

Hailstorm

2000-05-11

Flooding

Brief Torrential Rain

1999-06-28

Hailstorm

1999-04-02

Hailstorm

1995-06-07

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1995-05-10

Hailstorm

1994-08-01

Flooding

Rain And Snowmelt

1994-04-09

Hailstorm

1992-07-15

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1989-06-02

Tornado

1975-09-10

Hailstorm

1974-06-06

Hailstorm

1974-04-20

Tornado

1968-04-16

Hailstorm

1963-05-04
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