Natural Disaster Risk in Fort Scott
Kansas
6.0out of 10
Risk Summary for Fort Scott
Above-average natural disaster risk. Several hazards pose meaningful threats. Ensure adequate home and property insurance.
Top Hazards
Hail Drought Ice Storm
All 18 Hazard Scores
Hail 9.0
Drought 8.0
Ice Storm 7.9
Winter Weather 7.6
Extreme Heat 6.9
Strong Wind 6.5
Lightning 5.4
Tsunami 5.4
Cold Wave 5.3
Wildfire 5.2
Tornado 5.1
Landslide 5.1
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Earthquake 5.0
Hurricane 4.9
Coastal Flooding 4.9
Avalanche 4.5
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Fort Scott 6.0
Kansas avg. 5.2
US national avg. 4.5
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Above-average risk — check your policy limits
Standard homeowners insurance may not fully cover all hazards rated highly in this area. Verify that your policy includes adequate coverage for the top local hazards, and ask your insurer about specific endorsements or separate policies (e.g., flood, earthquake).
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. City scores inherit county-level FEMA data. For informational purposes only.