Natural Disaster Risk in Tampa

Natural Hazard Profile: Tampa, Kansas

Located in the interior eastern United States in Marion County, Tampa is a small community of about 559. 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 Tampa a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

FEMA rates Tampa's composite natural disaster risk at 5.9 out of 10 — moderate risk. Ice storm risk tops the local winter hazard profile, with freezing rain events capable of coating roads, trees, and power lines with ice that causes widespread outages and dangerous travel conditions. Residents should also account for hail and wildfire risk in their preparedness planning.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Tampa'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 ice storm and hail, as measured by FEMA across Marion County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a moderate risk rating, Tampa residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for ice storm is recommended.