Natural Disaster Risk in Talmage

Natural Hazard Profile: Talmage, Kansas

Talmage is a small unincorporated community in Dickinson County, in the interior eastern United States. The area experiences hot summers, cold winters, and exposure at the heart of Tornado Alley, with one of the most intense tornado seasons in the world, peaking in May and June shaping the pattern of natural hazards that residents encounter. Understanding the local risk profile is essential for anyone living in, moving to, or owning property in Talmage.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, Talmage carries an overall risk score of 6.1/10, placing it in the high category. The area faces significant ice storm exposure, where the thermal profile of the atmosphere during winter storms frequently delivers freezing rain rather than snow. The area also faces notable exposure to wildfire and heat.

Talmage's risk score, slightly above the 5.2/10 state average and above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA for Dickinson County, the highest-scoring are ice storm, wildfire, and heat. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.

Talmage's high risk designation reflects meaningful exposure to natural hazards. Residents should verify that their insurance covers the area's primary risks, prepare a family emergency plan, and stay informed about seasonal hazard peaks through local weather and emergency management services.