Pittsburg, KS
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Pittsburg is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Crawford County, KS. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, ice storm, and strong wind.
Storm events near Pittsburg
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Pittsburg's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Pittsburg 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 Crawford County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Pittsburg along with the rest of the county, not a Pittsburg-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 33.7 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 68.9 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 68.9 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 79.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 88.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 59.6 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 95.1 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 75.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 28.2 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 92.8 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 32.3 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 62.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 90.7 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 88.6 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Crawford County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Pittsburg, KS at risk of?
Pittsburg 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 Crawford County, where Pittsburg is located, are drought, ice storm, and strong wind.
What is Pittsburg's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Crawford County, where Pittsburg is located, scoring 95.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Pittsburg a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Pittsburg carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Crawford County.
Has Pittsburg had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 17 tornado, 161 hail, 144 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Pittsburg since 2016.