Pratt County Disaster Risk
Pratt County, Kansas
FEMA Risk Rating
Relatively Low
National Percentile
55th
of 3,144 counties
State Rank
#17
of 105 (1 = highest risk)
Flood Risk
15th
percentile
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Flood
River, coastal, and surface flooding risk
Very Low
Higher than 15% of US counties
Wildfire
Wildland and wildland-urban interface fire risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 81% of US counties
Tornado
Tornado and severe thunderstorm risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 69% of US counties
Earthquake
Seismic activity and ground shaking risk
Very Low
Higher than 24% of US counties
Hurricane
Tropical cyclone and hurricane risk
Very Low
Higher than 0% of US counties
Risk Overview
About Natural Disaster Risk in Pratt County, Kansas
Pratt County faces relatively low national risk
Pratt County's composite risk score of 54.83 significantly exceeds Kansas's state average of 29.89, yet still qualifies as Relatively Low at the national level. The county stands above most Kansas counties but remains safer than many disaster-prone U.S. regions.
One of Kansas's higher-risk counties
Pratt ranks among the top disaster-exposed counties in Kansas, driven by tornado risk scoring 68.58 and wildfire risk at 80.60. These two hazards combine to create one of the state's more challenging disaster environments.
Significantly riskier than surrounding counties
Pratt's composite score of 54.83 is nearly 24 points higher than neighboring Pawnee County (31.62) and substantially above Rawlins County (4.83). The county faces notably greater tornado and wildfire exposure than most of its geographic neighbors.
Tornados and wildfires define the threat
Tornadoes present the most serious hazard at 68.58, followed closely by wildfires at 80.60—both well above the state average. Earthquake risk remains low at 23.54, and flooding is minimal at 15.17.
Storm shelters and fire preparedness are vital
Pratt County residents should invest in a reinforced storm shelter or safe room and ensure comprehensive tornado coverage in their homeowners insurance. Clear vegetation around your property and maintain fire-resistant landscaping, as wildfire risk here exceeds most Kansas counties.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index · Narrative reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor
Preparedness Guide
What to Prepare for in Pratt County
Top Hazards by Exposure
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 · Percentiles are national (3,144 counties)
Risk Advisory: Pratt County
Risk Verdict
At the 55th percentile nationally, Pratt County experiences a manageable level of natural hazard risk that falls below the U.S. median. Pratt County's risk profile calls for targeted preparedness, focusing on the hazard categories that dominate the county's score.
Hazard Breakdown
Wildfire risk is Pratt County's dominant natural hazard, ranked at the 81th percentile nationally under FEMA's National Risk Index. Tornado ranks second at the 69th percentile nationally. Additional tracked hazards include earthquake (24th percentile), flood (15th percentile), hurricane (0th percentile).
Preparedness Context
Wildfire ranks as Pratt County's primary hazard at the 81th percentile nationally. For Pratt 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 69th percentile nationally means a multi-season preparedness mindset — fire season and flood or storm season often require different household plans. Pratt 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
Pratt County falls 24.9 points above Kansas's typical county risk level, which means the hazard environment here is notably more demanding than the state baseline.
Is your household prepared for Pratt 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.