Winfield, KS
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Winfield is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Cowley County, KS. The county's highest-rated hazards are wildfire, tornado, and ice storm.
Storm events near Winfield
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Winfield's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Winfield 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 Cowley County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Winfield along with the rest of the county, not a Winfield-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 91.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 56.3 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 40.4 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 78.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 91 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 86 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 64.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 80.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 21 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 86.4 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 57.3 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 42.4 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 83.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 66.5 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Cowley County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Winfield, KS at risk of?
Winfield 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 Cowley County, where Winfield is located, are wildfire, tornado, and ice storm.
What is Winfield's biggest natural hazard risk?
Wildfire is the highest-rated hazard for Cowley County, where Winfield is located, scoring 91.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Winfield a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Winfield carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Cowley County.
Has Winfield had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 24 tornado, 198 hail, 50 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Winfield since 2016.