Dodge City, KS
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Dodge City is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Ford County, KS. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, drought, and ice storm.
Storm events near Dodge City
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Dodge City's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Dodge City 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 Ford County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Dodge City along with the rest of the county, not a Dodge City-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 68 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 37.5 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 30.1 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 27.4 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 71.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 63.8 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 95.8 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 96 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 71.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 11.6 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 49.2 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 67.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 70.6 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Ford County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Dodge City, KS at risk of?
Dodge City 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 Ford County, where Dodge City is located, are hail, drought, and ice storm.
What is Dodge City's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Ford County, where Dodge City is located, scoring 96 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Dodge City a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Dodge City carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Ford County.
Has Dodge City had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 40 tornado, 246 hail, 33 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Dodge City since 2016.