Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 66516

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 66516, Kansas

ZIP 66516 covers part of the Netawaka area, in the interior eastern United States. The surrounding region 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 natural hazards that residents of this ZIP code face. Risk scores here are derived from FEMA data for the encompassing county.

FEMA rates ZIP 66516's composite natural disaster risk at 5.3 out of 10 — moderate risk. The threat of wildfire dominates the local risk environment, with hot, dry summers and abundant fuel creating dangerous fire conditions each year. Residents should also account for ice storm and winter risk in their preparedness planning.

ZIP 66516's risk score, near 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, the highest-scoring are wildfire, ice storm, and winter. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.

ZIP 66516'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 wildfire exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.