Leavenworth, KS
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Leavenworth is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Leavenworth County, KS. The county's highest-rated hazards are heat wave, ice storm, and tornado.
Storm events near Leavenworth
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Leavenworth's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Leavenworth 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 Leavenworth County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Leavenworth along with the rest of the county, not a Leavenworth-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 59 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 61.8 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 35.5 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 88.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 86.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 77 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 45.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 86.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 0 | No Rating |
| Ice Storm | 87.1 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 73.6 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 57.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 84 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 86.5 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Leavenworth County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Leavenworth, KS at risk of?
Leavenworth 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 Leavenworth County, where Leavenworth is located, are heat wave, ice storm, and tornado.
What is Leavenworth's biggest natural hazard risk?
Heat Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Leavenworth County, where Leavenworth is located, scoring 88.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Leavenworth a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Leavenworth carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Leavenworth County.
Has Leavenworth had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 9 tornado, 344 hail, 111 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Leavenworth since 2016.