Logan County, Kansas
Natural disaster risk, federal disaster history and flood insurance facts.
Logan County, Kansas has a very low overall risk from natural hazards in FEMA's National Risk Index. Its risk score is lower than 93% of US counties. It ranks 92nd of 105 counties in Kansas. The costliest hazards here are drought, inland flooding and strong wind. FEMA estimates about $3.3 million a year in expected losses, or roughly $1,210 per resident. Since 2005 it has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events (11 major disasters). The most recent was in September 2026 (severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding). No homes here carry federal flood insurance.
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; OpenFEMA declarations to Nov 6, 2026; NFIP records. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Logan County
- Check local water restrictions.
- Choose drought-tolerant plants.
- 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.
- Secure outdoor furniture and trash bins before storms.
- Have trees near the house checked.
All 18 hazards
What the ratings mean ›| Hazard | Rating | Score | Expected loss a year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drought | 79.5 | $772K | ||
| Inland flooding | 6.2 | $765K | ||
| Strong wind | 56.8 | $569K | ||
| Hail | 70.7 | $490K | ||
| Tornado | 26.4 | $343K | ||
| Cold wave | 24.5 | $268K | ||
| Winter weather | 53.2 | $61K | ||
| Lightning | 10.5 | $30K | ||
| Wildfire | 31.6 | $13K | ||
| Heat wave | 9.2 | $13K | ||
| Earthquake | 14.2 | $13K | ||
| Ice storm | 5.9 | $2K | ||
| Landslide | 4.2 | $5 |
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 relatively moderate and community resilience is relatively moderate in FEMA's measures.
Federal disaster history
Recent disasters nationwide ›Declarations by decade
Federal declarations for natural events that included Logan County. 2020s bar runs to November 2026.
By type
Most recent
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Kansas also had 10 statewide declarations that did not name single counties.
Storm history since 1955
Tornado risk by county ›The National Weather Service has logged 854 storm reports in Logan County since 1955 and about $2.9 million in reported damage. The strongest on record here was an EF2 tornado on May 18, 2025 near Elkader.
Strongest tornadoes
| Date | Strength | Near | Hurt / killed |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2025 | EF2 | Elkader | 0 / 0 |
| Jun 7, 1962 | F2 | – | 0 / 0 |
| Jun 11, 2014 | EF1 | Elkader | 0 / 0 |
| Mar 28, 1981 | F1 | – | 0 / 0 |
| Jun 8, 1994 | F1 | Monument | 0 / 0 |
Most damaging storms
| Date | Type | Near | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 1996 | Hail | Monument | $1M |
| Oct 12, 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Oakley Muni Arpt | $285K |
| Jul 31, 2013 | Hail | Oakley | $200K |
| Jun 29, 2014 | Flash Flood | Winona | $200K |
| Oct 12, 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Oakley | $80K |
| Jun 20, 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Oakley | $65K |
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 Logan 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 Logan 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; 1,369 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas County | 11 | |
| Sherman County | 9 | |
| Scott County | 8 | |
| Gove County | 11 | |
| Wichita County | 6 | |
| Wallace County | 15 |
Common questions about Logan County
What is the biggest natural hazard in Logan County?
Drought has the highest expected yearly losses in Logan County, about $771,586 a year in FEMA's estimate. Inland flooding is second at $764,934.
How many federal disasters has Logan County had?
Logan County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events since 2005, including 11 major disasters. The most recent was Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding in September 2026.
Is Logan County a high-risk place to live?
Its overall rating is Very Low, 92nd 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 Logan County?
Standard home insurance does not cover flooding. Lenders require it in mapped high-risk zones, but many flood claims come from outside those zones.
How many tornadoes has Logan County had?
NOAA records list 39 tornadoes in Logan County since 1950. The strongest was an EF2 tornado on May 18, 2025 near Elkader. The weather service has also logged 489 hail reports and 67 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.