Leavenworth, Kansas: natural disaster risk
How exposed Leavenworth is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Leavenworth County.
Leavenworth is a city of 37,195 people in Leavenworth County, Kansas. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Leavenworth County relatively low for natural hazards overall, lower than most of the US. The costliest hazards there are inland flooding, tornado and cold wave, with about $34.5 million in expected losses a year across the county. The weather service has logged 766 storm reports in the county since 1952, including 32 tornadoes and 89 floods. About 0.5% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Leavenworth County. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Leavenworth
Full Leavenworth County report ›- Check the FEMA flood map for your address, and ask the seller or landlord about past flooding.
- Price a flood policy now. Most new federal policies take 30 days to start.
- Pick a shelter spot: a basement, or an inside room on the lowest floor with no windows.
- Turn on emergency alerts on your phone and keep a weather radio.
- Insulate pipes in outside walls, crawl spaces and garages.
- Know how to shut off the main water valve.
All hazards
| Hazard | Rating | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | $13M | |
| Tornado | $8M | |
| Cold wave | $4M | |
| Heat wave | $4M | |
| Strong wind | $2M | |
| Hail | $2M | |
| Ice storm | $968K | |
| Winter weather | $416K | |
| Lightning | $409K | |
| Earthquake | $154K | |
| Drought | $144K | |
| Wildfire | $106K |
Homes in Leavenworth
Older homes and mobile homes usually take more damage in storms, floods and earthquakes. Ask about roof age, flood history and retrofits before you buy or rent.
Strongest tornadoes in Leavenworth County
Common questions about Leavenworth
Is Leavenworth safe from natural disasters?
Leavenworth is in Leavenworth County, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates relatively low overall, lower than most of the US. The biggest hazards are inland flooding, tornado, cold wave. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in Leavenworth?
By expected yearly losses in Leavenworth County, the top hazards are inland flooding (Low), tornado (Moderate), cold wave (Moderate). Leavenworth County has been part of 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does Leavenworth get tornadoes?
Yes. NOAA records list 32 tornadoes in Leavenworth County since 1950; the strongest was an F4 tornado on June 8, 1966. FEMA rates tornado risk in the county moderate.
Do I need flood insurance in Leavenworth?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Leavenworth County, about 0.5% of homes have federal flood insurance, and FEMA rates inland flooding risk low. Check the FEMA flood map for your address and get a quote even outside a high-risk zone.