Osage County
Kansas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 35th
Osage County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 35.4, 35th national percentile), driven primarily by ice storm and winter weather exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $11M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Ice Storm | Very High | 0.92 / yr | $2M |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 11.58 / yr | $190K |
| Lightning | Medium | 51.74 / yr | $642K |
| Hail | Medium | 9.26 / yr | $677K |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $249K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 14.84 / yr | $595K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 6.98 / yr | $706K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.51 / yr | $2M |
| Drought | Low | 14.36 / yr | $210K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.14 / yr | $873 |
| Cold Wave | Low | 2.26 / yr | $595K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 1.68 / yr | $3M |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $53K |
| 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 Osage County?
Osage County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 35.4 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 35th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Osage County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Ice Storm (Very High, $2M EAL), Winter Weather (Medium, $190K EAL), Lightning (Medium, $642K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Osage County compare to other Kansas counties?
Osage County ranks #37 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. Osage County's $11M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.