Hutchinson, KS
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Hutchinson is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Reno County, KS. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, strong wind, and wildfire.
Storm events near Hutchinson
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Hutchinson's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Hutchinson 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 Reno County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Hutchinson along with the rest of the county, not a Hutchinson-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 95.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 70.9 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 40.3 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 84.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 93.3 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 80.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 51.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 94.3 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 0 | No Rating |
| Ice Storm | 96.9 | Very High |
| Landslide | 11.5 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 50.3 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 96.6 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 86.3 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Reno County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Hutchinson, KS at risk of?
Hutchinson 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 Reno County, where Hutchinson is located, are ice storm, strong wind, and wildfire.
What is Hutchinson's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Reno County, where Hutchinson is located, scoring 96.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Hutchinson a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Hutchinson carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Reno County.
Has Hutchinson had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 8 tornado, 169 hail, 26 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Hutchinson since 2016.