McPherson, KS
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
McPherson 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 McPherson County, KS. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, winter weather, and hail.
Storm events near McPherson
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of McPherson's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to McPherson 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 McPherson County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering McPherson along with the rest of the county, not a McPherson-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 67.4 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 33.2 | Very Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 24.2 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 60.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 77.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 58.4 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 28.7 | Very Low |
| Hail | 80.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 0 | No Rating |
| Ice Storm | 84.2 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 26.3 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 42.8 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 69.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 82.1 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full McPherson County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is McPherson, KS at risk of?
McPherson 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 McPherson County, where McPherson is located, are ice storm, winter weather, and hail.
What is McPherson's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for McPherson County, where McPherson is located, scoring 84.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is McPherson a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — McPherson 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 McPherson County.
Has McPherson had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 5 tornado, 167 hail, 57 inland flooding events within 25 miles of McPherson since 2016.