Thomas County, Kansas

Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 7,930

9.4NRI
Very Low

Overall Risk Rating

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Population

7,930

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Building Value

$3.5B

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Annual Hazard Loss

$6.8M

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Hazards Tracked

13

Natural Hazard Risk Profile

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Hail

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$1.6M
Risk Score83.3
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Drought

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$1.6M
Risk Score82.2

Winter Weather

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$176K
Risk Score67.4
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Tornado

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$1.1M
Risk Score36.5
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Cold Wave

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$495K
Risk Score25.4

Lightning

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$126K
Risk Score24.4
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Strong Wind

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$339K
Risk Score24.4
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Ice Storm

Very Low
Annual Loss$30K
Risk Score22.9
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Earthquake

Very Low
Annual Loss$33K
Risk Score17.5
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Wildfire

Very Low
Annual Loss$8K
Risk Score15.4
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Heat Wave

Very Low
Annual Loss$41K
Risk Score12.8
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Riverine Flooding

Very Low
Annual Loss$1.4M
Risk Score6.3
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Landslide

Very Low
Annual Loss$7
Risk Score3.8

Thomas County vs. National Average

🎯 Overall Risk

9.4-39.3 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

🔥 Wildfire Risk

15.4-33.3 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

👥 Social Vulnerability

10.6-38.6 vs avg

National avg: 49.2

🛡️ Community Resilience

69.7+21.0 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

Community Profile

Social Vulnerability

10.6

Very Low

Higher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.

Community Resilience

69.7

Relatively High

Higher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.