Greenwood County Disaster Risk
Greenwood County, Kansas
FEMA Risk Rating
Very Low
National Percentile
24th
of 3,144 counties
State Rank
#48
of 105 (1 = highest risk)
Flood Risk
27th
percentile
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Flood
River, coastal, and surface flooding risk
Very Low
Higher than 27% of US counties
Wildfire
Wildland and wildland-urban interface fire risk
Moderate
Higher than 91% of US counties
Tornado
Tornado and severe thunderstorm risk
Very Low
Higher than 24% of US counties
Earthquake
Seismic activity and ground shaking risk
Very Low
Higher than 22% of US counties
Hurricane
Tropical cyclone and hurricane risk
Very Low
Higher than 0% of US counties
Risk Overview
About Natural Disaster Risk in Greenwood County, Kansas
Greenwood County: Below-Average National Risk
Greenwood County's composite risk score of 24.49 places it in the very low risk category and below the typical U.S. county's disaster exposure. Residents face less severe natural hazard threats than most Americans, though slightly more than some Kansas peers.
Mid-Range Risk Within Kansas
Greenwood County's score of 24.49 sits slightly below Kansas's state average of 29.89, positioning the county as a lower-risk Kansas community. This puts Greenwood County in the safer half of the state's natural disaster risk rankings.
Moderate Risk for Southeast Kansas
Greenwood County's score of 24.49 falls between Grant County (13.55) to the west and the higher-risk counties to the east, reflecting a moderate position in its region. The county shows considerably lower risk than nearby Harvey County (38.93).
Wildfire Dominates Greenwood's Risk Profile
Wildfire risk in Greenwood County reaches 91.32—by far the county's most significant natural hazard and among the highest in the state. Flood risk at 26.59 presents a secondary concern, while tornado and earthquake threats remain minimal.
Wildfire Insurance Is Your Priority
Greenwood County's exceptionally high wildfire risk of 91.32 makes comprehensive fire and burn coverage essential in your homeowners insurance policy. Work with your agent to ensure adequate limits for structural and contents coverage, and maintain defensible space around your property to reduce exposure.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index · Narrative reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor
Preparedness Guide
What to Prepare for in Greenwood County
Top Hazards by Exposure
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 · Percentiles are national (3,144 counties)
Risk Advisory: Greenwood County
Risk Verdict
Compared to the nation's 3,144 counties, Greenwood County ranks at the 24th percentile for natural disaster risk — toward the safer end of the spectrum. Even at the 24th percentile, Greenwood County's composite score reflects real hazard exposure categories — knowing which ones apply locally enables targeted, efficient household preparedness.
Hazard Breakdown
Wildfire risk is Greenwood County's dominant natural hazard, ranked at the 91th percentile nationally under FEMA's National Risk Index. Flood ranks second at the 27th percentile nationally. Additional tracked hazards include tornado (24th percentile), earthquake (22th percentile), hurricane (0th percentile).
Preparedness Context
Greenwood County sits at the 91th percentile for wildfire exposure. Signing up for Greenwood County's county emergency alert system and knowing the pre-planned evacuation route before conditions deteriorate are the two highest-value preparedness actions for residents here. Alongside wildfire, flood at the 27th percentile nationally means a multi-season preparedness mindset — fire season and flood or storm season often require different household plans. In Greenwood County, wildfire smoke often precedes the flame front by hours or days; households benefit from tracking EPA's AirNow.gov and having HEPA air filtration available as a first line of indoor protection when air quality alerts are issued.
Regional Context
At 5.4 points below the Kansas state average, Greenwood County is among the lower-risk counties in the state for natural disaster exposure.
Is your household prepared for Greenwood 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.