Chase County
Kansas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 9th
Chase County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 9.4, 9th national percentile), driven primarily by wildfire and hail exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $5M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $470K |
| Hail | Low | 9.11 / yr | $391K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.26 / yr | $3K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.76 / yr | $128K |
| Drought | Low | 30.48 / yr | $59K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 12.11 / yr | $42K |
| Lightning | Low | 50.26 / yr | $149K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.60 / yr | $594K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 6.55 / yr | $315K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 12.26 / yr | $82K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.79 / yr | $3M |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 2.11 / yr | $92K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $10K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Chase County?
Chase County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 9.4 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 9th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Chase County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Wildfire (Low, $470K EAL), Hail (Low, $391K EAL), Landslide (Very Low, $3K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Chase County compare to other Kansas counties?
Chase County ranks #86 of 105 Kansas counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Chase County's $5M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.