FEMA Records
3
Total declarations
Kansas · FEMA + NOAA + National Risk Index
Reno County, KS
3 FEMA disaster declarations (2022–2025), with a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Low. Most common hazard: Severe Storm.
- 3
- FEMA declarations
- 2
- Major disasters
- 80
- NRI risk · Relatively Low
- Severe Storm
- Top hazard
FEMA's National Risk Index places Reno County in the top 20% of U.S. counties for overall natural-hazard risk, and its FEMA disaster-declaration count is higher than 42% of all 2,729 counties tracked.
How does Reno County compare?
- Reno County
- 3
- Kansas county avg
- 2.6
- National county avg
- 3.7
How disaster-prone is Reno County?
Reno County, Kansas has recorded 3 FEMA disaster declarations between 2022 and 2025, of which 2 were classified as Major Disaster declarations (DR) requiring federal individual and public assistance. That puts the county's average at 1.0 declarations per year across a 3-year record, or roughly 14% above the Kansas county average of 2.6 and 20% below the national county average of 3.7.
The dominant disaster type on record is Severe Storm, with 2 of 3 declarations falling under this category. This county sits among the highest-risk counties nationally on FEMA's National Risk Index, a composite score of 80.2/100 (Relatively Low). Expected Annual Loss is rated Relatively Low (roughly $44.6M in annualized losses). Social vulnerability reads Relatively Low and community resilience Relatively High, both critical modifiers of realized harm here. Of the 18 hazards FEMA models, Ice Storm stands out as the sharpest exposure here, rated Very High.
Taken together, Reno County reads as low relative risk on this historical lens, fewer federally recognized disasters than a typical U.S. county.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level
Low
vs. Kansas Avg
+14%
State avg: 2.6
vs. National Avg
-20%
National avg: 3.7
Avg Per Year
1.0
Over 3 years
FEMA NRI 8-hazard radar - Reno County
How to read this radar
The radar plots Reno County's relative exposure to the eight headline natural hazards used by the FEMA National Risk Index. Each axis is the qualitative NRI risk rating (Very Low through Very High) re-expressed on a 0-100 scale so that the polygon shape lets you compare a county against another at a glance. A rounder polygon means broad multi-hazard exposure; a spiky polygon means one or two dominant hazards drive most of the modeled risk.
NRI Source
FEMA 2023
Latest NRI release
County FIPS
20155
KS state code
Source: FEMA National Risk Index FEMA National Risk Index Per-county per-hazard ratings, 2023 release
Disaster Types
Severe Storm 2
Fire 1
Declaration Types
What DR / EM / FM mean
FEMA categorizes declarations as Major Disasters (DR), Emergencies (EM), or Fire Management Assistance (FM).
Major Disaster - 2 66.7%
of all 3 declarations
Fire Management - 1 33.3%
of all 3 declarations
FEMA Declarations Timeline
| Year | Declarations | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 1 | |
Disaster Declarations
| DR# | Title | Type | Incident | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4883 | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING | DR | Severe Storm | 2025-07-22 |
| 4811 | SEVERE STORM, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING | DR | Severe Storm | 2024-08-20 |
| 5425 | COTTONWOOD FIRE COMPLEX | FM | Fire | 2022-03-05 |
Storm Events in Kansas
| Storm Type | Events | Fatalities | Injuries | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderstorm Wind | 8,819 | 3 | 34 | $36.4M |
| Hail | 8,806 | 0 | 9 | $28.8M |
| High Wind | 1,768 | 2 | 7 | $10.7M |
| Drought | 1,282 | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Flash Flood | 1,093 | 6 | 15 | $38.5M |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database NOAA Storm Events Database State-level aggregated data, 2015–2025
FEMA National Risk Index
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Score: 80.2/100
Expected Annual Loss
Relatively Low
$44.6M/year
Social Vulnerability
Relatively Low
Community Resilience
Relatively High
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Ice Storm Very High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively High
Tornado Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Hurricane No Rating
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) Ratings reflect relative scores among all US counties. Data: hazards.fema.gov/nri
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many natural disasters has Reno County, Kansas had?
Reno County, Kansas has received 3 FEMA disaster declarations from 2022 to 2025. Of these, 2 were major disaster declarations.
What is the most common disaster type in Reno County?
The most common disaster type in Reno County is Severe Storm, with 2 declarations. Other disaster types include Fire (1).
How does Reno County's disaster risk compare to the Kansas average?
Reno County has 3 disaster declarations, which is 14% higher than the Kansas county average of 2.6 declarations. Compared to the national county average of 3.7, it is 20% lower.
How many major FEMA disaster declarations has Reno County received?
Reno County has received 2 major disaster declarations, representing 67% of all 3 disaster declarations. Major disaster declarations typically involve significant damage requiring federal assistance.
What types of storms are most common in Kansas?
The most common storm types in Kansas include Thunderstorm Wind (8,819 events), Hail (8,806 events), High Wind (1,768 events). NOAA storm event data covers severe weather from 2015 to 2025.
What was the worst year for disasters in Reno County?
The most active year for disaster declarations in Reno County was 2022, with 1 declaration. The county has FEMA disaster data spanning 2022 to 2025.
What is the overall disaster risk level for Reno County?
Reno County's 3 FEMA disaster declarations put it in the low-risk band, fewer federally recognized disasters than a typical U.S. county over the same span.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for Reno County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, Reno County, Kansas has an overall risk score of 80.2 out of 100 (Relatively Low). The county's social vulnerability rating is Relatively Low and community resilience is Relatively High. The Expected Annual Loss (EAL) score is Relatively Low, representing $44.6M in annualized losses.
Which natural hazard poses the greatest risk to Reno County?
Based on FEMA NRI data, the highest-risk natural hazard in Reno County is Ice Storm (risk rating: Very High). Other significant hazards include Strong Wind (Relatively High) and Wildfire (Relatively Moderate). These scores are based on FEMA's analysis of historical event frequency, exposed assets, and community vulnerability.
Data Sources & Methodology
Disaster declaration data comes from the FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 API, which includes all federally declared disasters, emergencies, and fire management assistance grants.
Storm event data is sourced from the NOAA Storm Events Database (2015–2025), which tracks significant weather events including thunderstorms, tornadoes, floods, and winter storms.
This data is provided for informational purposes only. FEMA disaster declarations represent federal response actions and may not capture all local emergencies or weather events.
What this means for Reno County
Reno County, KS has 3 FEMA disaster declarations on record, a low historical disaster load, 14% above the Kansas county average.
- Its most common federal declaration type is major disaster (2 of 3) - know the hazards most likely here before they happen. Kansas overview
- See how this county ranks against the rest of the country for disaster frequency. Most-disaster rankings
- Read how to read FEMA declarations, NRI risk scores, and what they do and don't tell you. Disaster-data guide
Historical declaration counts describe past federal response, not a forecast. For current threats, follow the National Weather Service and local officials; in an emergency call 911.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
All federal data sources used on this page
- FEMA OpenFEMA, Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 - all federally-declared disasters for this county. fema.gov/openfema/disaster-declarations
- FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) - per-county per-hazard risk ratings and expected annual loss. hazards.fema.gov/nri
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database - state-level storm/severe-weather event records, 2015–2025. ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents
Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainHazard Editorial
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