Garden City, KS
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Garden City is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Finney County, KS. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, hail, and winter weather.
Storm events near Garden City
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Garden City's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Garden 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 Finney County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Garden City along with the rest of the county, not a Garden City-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 46.4 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 37.8 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 29.9 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 20.7 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 76.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 73.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 98.3 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 97.7 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 65.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 8.3 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 58 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 81.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 90 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Finney County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Garden City, KS at risk of?
Garden 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 Finney County, where Garden City is located, are drought, hail, and winter weather.
What is Garden City's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Finney County, where Garden City is located, scoring 98.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Garden City a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Garden City carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Finney County.
Has Garden City had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 10 tornado, 138 hail, 11 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Garden City since 2016.