Natural Disaster Risk in Caldwell

Natural Hazard Profile: Caldwell, Kansas

Located in the interior eastern United States in Sumner County, Caldwell is a small community of about 1,436. The semi-arid continental climate that characterizes this part of Kansas — marked by hot summers, cold winters, and exposure at the heart of Tornado Alley — directly influences the types and severity of natural hazards present, making Caldwell a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

Caldwell's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.9/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Hail is the primary natural disaster concern, with severe storms delivering baseball-sized or larger hailstones that cause significant insured losses each year. Secondary hazards include tornado and drought.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Caldwell's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly above the 5.2/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by hail and tornado, as measured by FEMA across Sumner County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

Caldwell's moderate risk profile means that while catastrophic events are less frequent, they do occur. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers many common hazards here, but confirming that hail exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.