Haskell County, Kansas
Natural disaster risk, federal disaster history and flood insurance facts.
Haskell County, Kansas has a very low overall risk from natural hazards in FEMA's National Risk Index. Its risk score is lower than 85% of US counties. It ranks 72nd of 105 counties in Kansas. The costliest hazards here are drought, cold waves and hail. FEMA estimates about $7.0 million a year in expected losses, or roughly $1,866 per resident. Since 1973 it has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events (9 major disasters). The most recent was in September 2026 (severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding). Only 1 home here carries federal flood insurance.
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; OpenFEMA declarations to Nov 6, 2026; NFIP records. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Haskell County
- Check local water restrictions.
- Choose drought-tolerant plants.
- Insulate pipes in outside walls, crawl spaces and garages.
- Know how to shut off the main water valve.
- Ask about the roof age and any impact-rated shingles.
- Check your home policy for a separate wind and hail deductible.
All 18 hazards
What the ratings mean ›| Hazard | Rating | Score | Expected loss a year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drought | 96.2 | $4M | ||
| Cold wave | 50.0 | $1M | ||
| Hail | 79.0 | $970K | ||
| Tornado | 26.0 | $456K | ||
| Inland flooding | 1.8 | $417K | ||
| Strong wind | 21.1 | $223K | ||
| Lightning | 14.0 | $56K | ||
| Ice storm | 24.6 | $27K | ||
| Earthquake | 12.6 | $15K | ||
| Winter weather | 15.4 | $15K | ||
| Wildfire | 24.9 | $12K | ||
| Heat wave | 4.1 | $5K | ||
| Landslide | 0.4 | $0 |
Scores are percentiles: a score of 90 means higher risk than about 90% of US counties for that hazard. Hazards FEMA does not rate here are left out. Social vulnerability is very low and community resilience is very low in FEMA's measures.
Federal disaster history
Recent disasters nationwide ›Declarations by decade
Federal declarations for natural events that included Haskell County. 2020s bar runs to November 2026.
By type
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Kansas also had 10 statewide declarations that did not name single counties.
Storm history since 1950
Tornado risk by county ›The National Weather Service has logged 454 storm reports in Haskell County since 1950, with 0 deaths and 7 injuries and about $13.1 million in reported damage. The strongest on record here was an F2 tornado on May 18, 1977.
Strongest tornadoes
| Date | Strength | Near | Hurt / killed |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 1977 | F2 | – | 0 / 0 |
| May 3, 1987 | F2 | – | 0 / 0 |
| Jul 28, 1972 | F2 | – | 7 / 0 |
| Mar 18, 1982 | F2 | – | 0 / 0 |
| May 26, 1996 | F2 | Sublette | 0 / 0 |
Most damaging storms
| Date | Type | Near | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 1962 | Tornado | – | $3M |
| May 18, 1977 | Tornado | – | $3M |
| May 3, 1987 | Tornado | – | $3M |
| Nov 17, 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Sublette | $2M |
| May 27, 2015 | Tornado | Sublette | $1M |
| May 27, 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Tice | $500K |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, county-based reports through Jul 23, 2026. Tornado records start in 1950, hail and wind in 1955, and floods and other storm types in 1996, so older decades undercount. Damage is in dollars of the year it happened and is often an estimate. Winter storms, heat and hurricanes are logged by forecast zone, not county, so they are not counted here.
Flood insurance in Haskell County
Check your address flood zone ›National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) records only; private flood policies are not included. Home counts as of Aug 3, 2026. Since 2021 NFIP prices each home separately under Risk Rating 2.0, so your price depends on the building, not the county. Ask an agent for a quote.
Homes in Haskell County
Older homes and mobile homes usually suffer more damage in storms, floods and earthquakes, and can cost more to insure. If you are buying, ask about roof age, foundation bolting and any retrofits. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024 5-year estimates; 1,546 housing units.
Compare in Kansas
All 105 ›| Largest counties | Overall risk | Top hazard |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson County | Inland flooding | |
| Sedgwick County | Inland flooding | |
| Shawnee County | Inland flooding | |
| Wyandotte County | Inland flooding | |
| Douglas County | Inland flooding | |
| Leavenworth County | Inland flooding | |
| Riley County | Inland flooding | |
| Butler County | Inland flooding |
Neighboring counties
| County | Overall risk | Declarations |
|---|---|---|
| Finney County | 9 | |
| Seward County | 10 | |
| Grant County | 7 | |
| Gray County | 12 | |
| Stevens County | 10 | |
| Meade County | 13 | |
| Kearny County | 9 |
Common questions about Haskell County
What is the biggest natural hazard in Haskell County?
Drought has the highest expected yearly losses in Haskell County, about $3.7 million a year in FEMA's estimate. Cold wave is second at $1.1 million.
How many federal disasters has Haskell County had?
Haskell County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events since 1973, including 9 major disasters. The most recent was Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding in September 2026.
Is Haskell County a high-risk place to live?
Its overall rating is Very Low, 72nd highest of 105 in Kansas. A county rating covers the whole area. Risk at one address can be much higher or lower, so check the FEMA flood map and ask about the home's history.
Do I need flood insurance in Haskell County?
Standard home insurance does not cover flooding. About 1 in 1000 homes in Haskell County has federal flood insurance. Lenders require it in mapped high-risk zones, but many flood claims come from outside those zones.
How many tornadoes has Haskell County had?
NOAA records list 37 tornadoes in Haskell County since 1950. The strongest was an F2 tornado on May 18, 1977. The weather service has also logged 254 hail reports and 6 floods here.
Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025), OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries, and NFIP policy and claims data. Hazard Compass is independent and not affiliated with FEMA. These figures describe the whole county, not a single property, and are not insurance or safety advice. Report a problem.