Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 67457

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 67457, Kansas

ZIP 67457 in Little River 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 67457 carries an overall risk score of 5.4/10, placing it in the moderate category. Large hail is the dominant natural hazard, with supercell thunderstorms regularly producing damaging hailstones capable of destroying crops, vehicles, and roofs. The area also faces notable exposure to ice storm and wildfire.

Within Kansas, ZIP 67457's risk is, near the 5.2/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Kansas identifies hail as the foremost hazard, followed by ice storm and wildfire. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 67457 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 hail is recommended.