Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 67861

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 67861, Kansas

Located in the Great Plains, ZIP 67861 serves the Leoti community. The semi-arid continental climate of this part of Kansas — bringing hot summers, cold winters, and exposure at the heart of Tornado Alley — directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.

ZIP 67861's overall natural disaster risk is rated 3.8/10 (Low) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Hail is the primary natural disaster concern, with severe storms delivering baseball-sized or larger hailstones that cause significant insured losses each year. Secondary hazards include drought and tsunami.

Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 67861's natural disaster risk is below the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly below the 5.2/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by hail and drought, as measured by FEMA across Kansas. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

ZIP 67861 carries a below-average natural disaster risk, reflecting fewer and less severe hazard exposures than typical U.S. communities. Even so, the area's primary risk — hail — warrants awareness and appropriate insurance coverage, as lower risk does not mean zero risk.