Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 67017

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 67017, Kansas

ZIP 67017 covers part of the Benton 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 67017's composite natural disaster risk at 7.0 out of 10 — high 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 winter and tornado risk in their preparedness planning.

ZIP 67017's risk score, considerably above the 5.2/10 state average and well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA, the highest-scoring are wildfire, winter, and tornado. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.

ZIP 67017'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.