Andover, KS
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Andover is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Butler County, KS. The county's highest-rated hazards are wildfire, winter weather, and tornado.
Storm events near Andover
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Andover's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Andover itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Butler County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Andover along with the rest of the county, not a Andover-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 95.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 67.7 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 37.5 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 84 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 90.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 74.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 55.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 89.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 29.8 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 83.3 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 39.2 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 65 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 84.9 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 93 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Butler County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Andover, KS at risk of?
Andover is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Butler County, where Andover is located, are wildfire, winter weather, and tornado.
What is Andover's biggest natural hazard risk?
Wildfire is the highest-rated hazard for Butler County, where Andover is located, scoring 95.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Andover a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Andover carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Butler County.
Has Andover had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 12 tornado, 441 hail, 171 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Andover since 2016.