Grant County Disaster Risk
Grant County, Kansas
FEMA Risk Rating
Very Low
National Percentile
14th
of 3,144 counties
State Rank
#77
of 105 (1 = highest risk)
Flood Risk
3th
percentile
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Flood
River, coastal, and surface flooding risk
Very Low
Higher than 3% of US counties
Wildfire
Wildland and wildland-urban interface fire risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 51% of US counties
Tornado
Tornado and severe thunderstorm risk
Very Low
Higher than 30% of US counties
Earthquake
Seismic activity and ground shaking risk
Very Low
Higher than 16% of US counties
Risk Overview
About Natural Disaster Risk in Grant County, Kansas
Grant County Well Below National Disaster Risk
Grant County's composite risk score of 13.55 places it firmly in the very low risk category, significantly safer than the average U.S. county. Residents enjoy well-below-average exposure to most major natural disaster types.
Low Risk Across Kansas
Grant County scores 13.55 on the composite risk scale, less than half of Kansas's state average of 29.89, ranking among the state's safest counties. This puts Grant County residents in a notably more resilient position than most Kansans.
Safer Than Gray County, Similar to Graham
Grant County's risk score of 13.55 is considerably lower than Gray County's 36.74 but slightly higher than neighboring Graham County's 4.33. The county sits in the lower tier of regional risk exposure, particularly for western Kansas communities.
Wildfire Dominates Grant's Hazard Profile
Wildfire risk in Grant County reaches 51.11—the county's most significant threat and notably elevated compared to other hazards like tornado risk (30.15) and flood risk (3.12). This western Kansas exposure to grassland and rangeland fires deserves special attention in your disaster planning.
Prioritize Wildfire Coverage in Your Plan
Standard homeowners insurance in Grant County should emphasize wildfire and wind damage protection given the elevated wildfire threat. Consider defensible space maintenance around your property and consult your agent about coverage limits for structures on larger or rural properties.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index · Narrative reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor
Preparedness Guide
What to Prepare for in Grant County
Top Hazards by Exposure
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 · Percentiles are national (3,144 counties)
Risk Advisory: Grant County
Risk Verdict
Grant County carries a low natural disaster risk burden, scoring at the 14th percentile under the FEMA National Risk Index. Being ranked at the 14th percentile nationally is an advantage for Grant County — it means fewer statistically likely events, though basic readiness ensures households are covered when exceptions occur.
Hazard Breakdown
Wildfire risk is Grant County's dominant natural hazard, ranked at the 51th percentile nationally under FEMA's National Risk Index. Tornado ranks second at the 30th percentile nationally. Additional tracked hazards include earthquake (16th percentile), flood (3th percentile).
Preparedness Context
Wildfire ranks as Grant County's primary hazard at the 51th percentile nationally. For Grant County households in high-WUI areas, go-bag readiness — the ability to leave within 15 minutes — is more important than shelter-in-place planning for most residential properties. Alongside wildfire, tornado at the 30th percentile nationally means a multi-season preparedness mindset — fire season and flood or storm season often require different household plans. Grant County county's local emergency management office publishes community-specific wildfire risk assessments and evacuation zone maps; households should review their zone assignment and sign up for zone-specific alerts.
Regional Context
Compared to the Kansas county average, Grant County's composite score runs 16.3 points lower — a gap that reflects the county's relatively modest hazard profile within its state context.
Is your household prepared for Grant County's hazards?
Review FEMA's county-specific preparedness checklists and emergency planning guides.
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Data Source
Risk data sourced from the FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Risk scores are relative rankings (0–100) across all US counties — not absolute risk measures. Higher scores indicate higher relative risk compared to other counties.
Disclaimer: This data is informational only. It is not financial, insurance, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making insurance or real estate decisions.