Stevens County, KS
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Stevens County has experienced 12 federally declared disasters since 1973, most recently Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding in 2026. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Stevens County's highest-rated hazards are drought, wildfire, and hail, with its top risk rated "Relatively High" by FEMA's National Risk Index. NOAA records 41 storm events in the county over the past decade.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Stevens County has been designated in 12 declarations since 1973, covering 6 disaster types including severe storm (6), biological (2), snowstorm (1).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| 2022 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms And Straight Line Winds |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2017 | Snowstorm | Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| 2015 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| 2011 | Fire | Haskell County Fire |
| 2009 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storm And Record And Near Record Snow |
| 2008 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storms |
| 2007 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
Showing the 10 most recent of 12 total declarations since 1973.
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 | Relatively Low | 74.6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Very Low | 5.1 | 2 | 0 | — |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 28.7 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 4.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Relatively Low | 41 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Relatively Low | 70.1 | 39 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low | 32.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low | 60.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low | 44.3 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low | 40.7 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Relatively Low | 42.3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Relatively High | 99.2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Very Low | 2.4 | 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
Stevens County ranks in the 69th percentile (Moderate) 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 | 69th | Moderate |
| Socioeconomic status | 63rd | Moderate |
| Household characteristics | 73rd | Moderate |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 80th | High |
| Housing type & transportation | 50th | Moderate |
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 | 74th | Relatively High |
| Risk to homes | 75th | Relatively High |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 42.4% | — |
NOAA tracked 41 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 21 in 2016–20 vs 20 in 2021–25 (-5% — relatively stable).
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 Stevens County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Stevens County, Kansas are drought, wildfire, and hail. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Has Stevens County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Stevens County has received 12 federal disaster declarations since 1973, including declarations in 2026. The most common disaster type on record is severe storm (6 declarations).
Has Stevens County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
Yes. Recent federal disaster declarations for Stevens County include Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (2026). See the declarations table above for the full history since 1973.
How does Stevens County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Texas County, OK has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Low) and Morton County, KS has the lowest (Very Low). Stevens County is rated Very Low overall.
How is Stevens County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Stevens 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. Stevens County's composite score of 40 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 40% of US counties.