Geary County
Kansas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 41th
Geary County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 40.6, 41th national percentile), driven primarily by winter weather and ice storm exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $18M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Winter Weather | High | 12.05 / yr | $447K |
| Ice Storm | High | 1.00 / yr | $826K |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $697K |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.34 / yr | $6M |
| Heat Wave | Low | 12.89 / yr | $1M |
| Landslide | Low | 0.18 / yr | $6K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 5.79 / yr | $1M |
| Lightning | Low | 50.07 / yr | $300K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 1.07 / yr | $7M |
| Hail | Low | 8.88 / yr | $256K |
| Drought | Very Low | 17.28 / yr | $20K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $44K |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 2.53 / yr | $94K |
| 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 Geary County?
Geary County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 40.6 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 41th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Geary County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Winter Weather (High, $447K EAL), Ice Storm (High, $826K EAL), Wildfire (Low, $697K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Geary County compare to other Kansas counties?
Geary County ranks #27 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. Geary County's $18M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.