Miami County, KS
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Miami County has experienced 16 federally declared disasters since 1967, most recently Covid-19 in 2020. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Miami County's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, hail, and strong wind, with its top risk rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA's National Risk Index. Recorded storm events have decreased 67% over the past five years compared to the prior five-year period. Community vulnerability is relatively low (8th percentile nationally), indicating stronger recovery capacity than most US counties.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Miami County has been designated in 16 declarations since 1967, covering 6 disaster types including severe storm (9), biological (2), tornado (2).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2019 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding,Landslides,And Mudslides |
| 2015 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| 2010 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorm |
| 2010 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| 2008 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storms |
| 2008 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storms |
| 2007 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 2005 | Hurricane | Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Showing the 10 most recent of 16 total declarations since 1967.
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries. A single disaster can produce more than one record per county. Data current through September 2026.
Risk by hazard type
| Hazard | Risk rating | Risk score | Recorded events | Deaths | Prop. damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | Very Low | 35.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Relatively Low | 46.9 | 12 | 2 | — |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 31.7 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low | 73.4 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate | 67.1 | 3 | 0 | $50K |
| Hurricane | No Rating | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate | 80.6 | 28 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate | 76.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate | 84 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate | 73.1 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low | 55.6 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Relatively Low | 48.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Relatively Low | 37.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Very Low | 48.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Avalanche | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Tsunami | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Volcanic Activity | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
Scores are 0–100 percentiles relative to all US counties — higher means more exposed, not that a disaster is likely this year. Event counts: NOAA Storm Events 2016–2026; earthquake counts from USGS ComCat (M3.0+, 1996–2026). See the methodology page for details.
Community vulnerability
Miami County ranks in the 8th percentile (Very low) for community vulnerability — a measure of how hard disaster impacts tend to hit residents. Higher vulnerability means more displacement, worse health outcomes, and slower recovery after a disaster.
| SVI theme | Percentile | Vulnerability level |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 8th | Very low |
| Socioeconomic status | 7th | Very low |
| Household characteristics | 29th | Low |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 23rd | Very low |
| Housing type & transportation | 12th | Very low |
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022. Percentiles compare counties nationally — higher means more vulnerable relative to other counties. See CDC SVI for full methodology.
Future risk outlook
| Wildfire metric | National percentile | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Burn probability | 46th | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk to homes | 45th | Relatively Moderate |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 70.3% | — |
NOAA tracked 44 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 33 in 2016–20 vs 11 in 2021–25 (-67% — frequency decreasing).
Wildfire: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (RDS-2020-0016-2) — modeled values, not annual forecasts. See wildfirerisk.org. Inland flood and heat projections pending data availability; coastal sea-level projections are available for select coastal counties below — see the data page.
Nearby counties
Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards pose the greatest risk in Miami County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Miami County, Kansas are winter weather, hail, and strong wind. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Has Miami County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Miami County has received 16 federal disaster declarations since 1967, including declarations in 2020. The most common disaster type on record is severe storm (9 declarations).
Has Miami County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
No federal disaster declarations have been recorded for Miami County since the start of 2024. Its most recent declaration on record is Covid-19 in 2020.
How does Miami County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Johnson County, KS has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively High) and Linn County, KS has the lowest (Very Low). Miami County is rated Relatively Low overall.
How is Miami County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Miami County's composite disaster risk index — officially FEMA's National Risk Index (NRI) — scores every US county on a 0–100 percentile scale across 18 natural hazard types, factoring in expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience. Miami County's composite score of 43 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 43% of US counties.