Salina, KS
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Salina is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Saline County, KS. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, ice storm, and tornado.
Storm events near Salina
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Salina's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Salina 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 Saline County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Salina along with the rest of the county, not a Salina-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 82.4 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 58.8 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 34.3 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 77.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 91.4 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 72.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 47.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 85.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 0 | No Rating |
| Ice Storm | 93 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 14.4 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 62.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 67.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 93.7 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Saline County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Salina, KS at risk of?
Salina 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 Saline County, where Salina is located, are winter weather, ice storm, and tornado.
What is Salina's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Saline County, where Salina is located, scoring 93.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Salina a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Salina carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Saline County.
Has Salina had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 19 tornado, 241 hail, 60 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Salina since 2016.