Junction City, KS
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Junction City is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk — among the lowest-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Geary County, KS. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, ice storm, and wildfire.
Storm events near Junction City
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Junction City's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Junction 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 Geary County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Junction City along with the rest of the county, not a Junction City-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 82 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 40.8 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 21.2 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 67.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 81.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 9.3 | Very Low |
| Drought | 25.8 | Very Low |
| Hail | 40.6 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 0 | No Rating |
| Ice Storm | 84.7 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 65.6 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 47.7 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 60.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 86.9 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Geary County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Junction City, KS at risk of?
Junction City is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the lowest-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for Geary County, where Junction City is located, are winter weather, ice storm, and wildfire.
What is Junction City's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Geary County, where Junction City is located, scoring 86.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Junction City a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Junction City carries among the lowest-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very Low" for Geary County.
Has Junction City had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 19 tornado, 228 hail, 29 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Junction City since 2016.