Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 66755
Moran, Kansas
Risk Summary for ZIP 66755
ZIP 66755 scores 4.9/10 (Moderate risk), near the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Ice Storm.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Average risk — standard coverage usually sufficient
This area carries average natural disaster risk. A standard homeowners or renters policy should cover common events, but review the exclusions for floods and earthquakes, which are almost never included by default.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 66755, Kansas
ZIP 66755 in Moran sits in the interior eastern United States. Its semi-arid continental climate produces hot summers, cold winters, and exposure at the heart of Tornado Alley, and notably one of the most intense tornado seasons in the world, peaking in May and June. These conditions define the natural disaster environment for households across this ZIP code.
According to FEMA's National Risk Index, ZIP 66755 carries an overall risk score of 4.9/10, placing it in the moderate category. 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. The area also faces notable exposure to winter and drought.
Within Kansas, ZIP 66755's risk is, near the 5.2/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Kansas identifies ice storm as the foremost hazard, followed by winter and drought. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.
With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 66755 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.
What this means for ZIP 66755: Ice Storm preparedness
- Have a backup heat source and charged devices ready before winter storms arrive.
- Prepare for multi-day power outages, as ice accretion frequently downs power lines.
- Keep walkways treated and avoid travel during freezing-rain events.
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Local Factors for ZIP 66755
These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 66755 from other communities in Kansas County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
890
RuralGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Moderate Continental
Latitude 37.9°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Lower — moist climate limits wildfire frequency
Fire score: 3.2/10
Coordinates
37.9121° N, 95.1673° W
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
Recent Climate Data for ZIP 66755
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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). County-level data applied to ZIP codes within each county. Scores are normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. This information is for general awareness only — consult official emergency management resources and a licensed insurer for property-specific advice.