Hazard Score
268 Catastrophes Recorded
Franklin County, Kansas
2 Cities with a Population of 26,438, and 10,104 Households
Franklin County, Kansas faces relatively low to moderate risks of natural disasters such as wildfires, hailstorms, tornados, and floods. The area experiences frequent lightning strikes and hail events, with a moderate risk rating. Additionally, the county is at risk of severe windstorms and tornadoes due to its relatively high exposure and vulnerability levels, posing a significant threat to the population and property in the area.
The geological features in Franklin County include the presence of fault lines and water bodies, which can exacerbate the impact of natural disasters such as floods and landslides. The area's proximity to mountain peaks and coastlines may also increase the risk of weather-related hazards. Historical events in the region have shown instances of flooding, which have caused damage to infrastructure and agriculture.
It is crucial for residents and authorities in Franklin County to implement comprehensive disaster preparedness and mitigation strategies to reduce the impact of potential natural disasters. By utilizing accurate risk assessments and leveraging resources for emergency response, the community can better protect lives and property in the face of climate-related hazards.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Low
Hurricane Risk: Very Low
Hail Risk: Low
Flood Risk: Moderate High
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Low
HAZARDS
4
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
75
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
12
Hazard Shelters
14
Fire Stations
1
Hospitals
3
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Franklin County, located in Kansas, has a population of 26,438 with a population density of 45.8 people per square mile. The county has a diverse population, with 92.1% White, 1.2% Black, 0.8% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.4% Asian, and 3.5% Hispanic residents. The median age in Franklin County is 37.9, with a slightly higher percentage of females (49.6%) than males (48.8%). The county has a total of 10,104 households, with an average household size of 2.53. Additionally, there are 7,184 owner-occupied households and 2,920 renter-occupied households in Franklin County.
Compared to other counties in Kansas, Franklin County has a relatively average population size and density. The county has a lower percentage of Black residents compared to the state average of 6.2%, and a higher percentage of White residents compared to the state average of 86.1%. The median age in Franklin County is slightly lower than the state median age of 38.8 years. In terms of housing, Franklin County has a higher percentage of owner-occupied households compared to the state average of 66.8%, and a lower percentage of renter-occupied households compared to the state average of 29.8%. The county also has a higher average farm size and crop acreage compared to the state averages, indicating a strong agriculture sector in Franklin County.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Hailstorm
2020-05-04
Hailstorm
2020-05-04
Hailstorm
2019-06-01
Hailstorm
2019-06-01
Hailstorm
2019-06-01
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2019-05-20Hailstorm
2019-05-06
Hailstorm
2019-05-06
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2019-04-30Hailstorm
2019-04-17
Hailstorm
2019-04-17
Flooding
Snowmelt, Heavy Rain, Ice Jams
2019-03-13Flooding
Torrential Rain
2018-09-01Hailstorm
2018-08-16
Hailstorm
2018-04-13
Hailstorm
2018-04-13
Hailstorm
2018-04-13
Hailstorm
2018-04-13
Hailstorm
2018-04-13
Hailstorm
2018-04-13
Hailstorm
2018-04-13
Hailstorm
2018-04-13
Hailstorm
2018-04-13
Hailstorm
2017-05-31
Hailstorm
2017-05-31
Hailstorm
2017-05-31
Hailstorm
2017-05-31
Hailstorm
2017-05-27
Hailstorm
2017-05-26
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2017-04-28Hailstorm
2017-03-09
Hailstorm
2017-03-09
Hailstorm
2017-03-09
Tornado
2017-03-06
Hailstorm
2016-08-24
Hailstorm
2016-08-24
Hailstorm
2016-05-13
Hailstorm
2016-04-26
Hailstorm
2016-04-26
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2015-12-15Hailstorm
2015-09-10
Hailstorm
2015-09-10
Hailstorm
2015-09-10
Hailstorm
2015-06-04
Hailstorm
2015-04-02
Hailstorm
2014-04-02
Hailstorm
2014-04-02
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2014-04-02
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2014-04-02
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2014-04-02
Hailstorm
2014-04-02
Hailstorm
2014-04-02
Hailstorm
2014-04-02
Hailstorm
2014-04-02
Hailstorm
2014-04-02
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2013-08-05Hailstorm
2013-08-03
Hailstorm
2013-06-18
Hailstorm
2013-06-18
Hailstorm
2013-06-18
Hailstorm
2013-06-18
Hailstorm
2012-05-29
Hailstorm
2012-05-24
Hailstorm
2012-05-24
Hailstorm
2012-05-06
Tornado
2012-02-28
Hailstorm
2011-06-17
Hailstorm
2011-05-21
Hailstorm
2011-05-21
Hailstorm
2011-05-21
Hailstorm
2011-05-21
Hailstorm
2011-04-03
Hailstorm
2011-04-03
Hailstorm
2011-03-19
Hailstorm
2011-03-19
Hailstorm
2011-03-19
Hailstorm
2011-02-27
Hailstorm
2011-02-27
Hailstorm
2011-02-27
Hailstorm
2011-02-27
Tornado
2010-06-08
Hailstorm
2010-05-12
Hailstorm
2010-04-02
Flooding
Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B
2010-03-10Hailstorm
2009-06-27
Tornado
2009-06-20
Hailstorm
2009-05-15
Hailstorm
2009-05-15
Hailstorm
2009-05-15
Hailstorm
2008-08-28
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2008-08-09Hailstorm
2008-07-22
Hailstorm
2008-07-02
Hailstorm
2008-07-02
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2008-06-05Hailstorm
2008-06-03
Hailstorm
2008-06-03
Hailstorm
2008-06-02
Hailstorm
2008-06-02
Hailstorm
2008-06-02
Hailstorm
2008-05-01
Hailstorm
2008-05-01
Hailstorm
2008-05-01
Hailstorm
2008-05-01
Hailstorm
2008-05-01
Hailstorm
2008-04-17
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-08-16Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-05-06Hailstorm
2007-02-28
Hailstorm
2007-02-28
Hailstorm
2007-02-28
Hailstorm
2007-02-28
Hailstorm
2007-02-28
Hailstorm
2006-09-21
Hailstorm
2006-08-25
Hailstorm
2006-08-25
Hailstorm
2006-08-25
Hailstorm
2006-03-12
Hailstorm
2005-09-13
Hailstorm
2005-09-13
Hailstorm
2005-06-30
Hailstorm
2005-06-30
Hailstorm
2005-06-30
Hailstorm
2005-06-30
Hailstorm
2005-06-30
Hailstorm
2004-08-25
Hailstorm
2004-08-25
Hailstorm
2004-08-25
Hailstorm
2004-08-25
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2004-03-04Hailstorm
2003-08-05
Hailstorm
2003-08-05
Hailstorm
2003-07-11
Hailstorm
2003-07-11
Hailstorm
2003-07-11
Hailstorm
2003-07-11
Hailstorm
2003-07-11
Hailstorm
2003-07-11
Hailstorm
2003-05-06
Hailstorm
2003-05-06
Hailstorm
2003-05-06
Hailstorm
2003-05-06
Hailstorm
2003-05-06
Hailstorm
2003-05-06
Hailstorm
2003-05-06
Hailstorm
2003-05-06
Tornado
2003-04-24
Tornado
2003-04-24
Hailstorm
2003-04-19
Hailstorm
2003-04-19
Hailstorm
2002-07-28
Hailstorm
2002-07-19
Hailstorm
2002-05-08
Hailstorm
2002-05-08
Hailstorm
2002-05-08
Hailstorm
2002-05-07
Hailstorm
2002-05-07
Hailstorm
2002-05-06
Hailstorm
2002-04-19
Hailstorm
2002-04-11
Hailstorm
2002-03-08
Hailstorm
2002-03-08
Hailstorm
2002-03-08
Hailstorm
2001-05-17
Hailstorm
2001-05-17
Hailstorm
2001-05-17
Hailstorm
2001-04-14
Hailstorm
2001-04-10
Hailstorm
2001-04-10
Hailstorm
2000-09-11
Hailstorm
2000-09-11
Hailstorm
2000-09-11
Hailstorm
2000-09-11
Hailstorm
2000-09-11
Hailstorm
2000-09-11
Hailstorm
2000-08-07
Hailstorm
2000-06-20
Hailstorm
2000-06-20
Hailstorm
2000-05-27
Hailstorm
2000-05-26
Hailstorm
2000-05-26
Hailstorm
2000-05-26
Hailstorm
2000-04-25
Hailstorm
2000-04-19
Hailstorm
2000-04-19
Hailstorm
1999-08-26
Hailstorm
1999-08-26
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1999-08-26
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1999-08-26
Hailstorm
1999-08-07
Hailstorm
1998-09-28
Hailstorm
1998-06-21
Hailstorm
1998-06-21
Hailstorm
1998-06-21
Hailstorm
1998-05-29
Hailstorm
1998-04-14
Hailstorm
1998-04-14
Hailstorm
1997-05-25
Hailstorm
1997-05-18
Hailstorm
1996-06-05
Hailstorm
1996-06-02
Hailstorm
1996-06-02
Hailstorm
1996-06-02
Hailstorm
1996-06-02
Hailstorm
1996-04-21
Hailstorm
1996-04-21
Hailstorm
1995-05-16
Hailstorm
1995-05-16
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1995-05-10Hailstorm
1995-04-16
Hailstorm
1995-04-16
Hailstorm
1995-04-09
Hailstorm
1994-05-31
Hailstorm
1994-04-14
Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
1994-04-09Tornado
1993-05-06
Tornado
1993-05-06
Hailstorm
1993-04-13
Hailstorm
1993-03-30
Hailstorm
1992-09-07
Hailstorm
1992-09-07
Hailstorm
1992-06-24
Hailstorm
1992-04-11
Hailstorm
1992-04-11
Hailstorm
1992-04-11
Hailstorm
1992-04-11
Hailstorm
1991-03-26
Hailstorm
1990-05-24
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1989-06-02Flooding
Heavy Rain
1989-03-26Hailstorm
1988-05-15
Hailstorm
1988-05-07
Hailstorm
1986-05-13
Hailstorm
1986-05-13
Hailstorm
1986-05-12
Hailstorm
1985-04-13
Hailstorm
1984-06-25
Hailstorm
1984-06-09
Hailstorm
1983-11-22
Hailstorm
1982-07-06
Hailstorm
1982-05-15
Tornado
1978-06-17
Hailstorm
1978-05-11
Hailstorm
1976-04-22
Hailstorm
1976-03-29
Hailstorm
1975-05-07
Hailstorm
1974-08-19
Hailstorm
1974-08-19
Hailstorm
1971-05-26
Tornado
1965-09-20
Hailstorm
1965-06-20
Tornado
1964-04-26
Tornado
1964-04-22
Hailstorm
1964-04-19
Hailstorm
1963-05-14
Tornado
1963-05-04
Hailstorm
1960-06-28
Tornado
1960-04-16
Hailstorm
1959-02-09
Tornado
1958-11-17
Tornado
1958-05-31
Tornado
1958-05-31
Tornado
1957-05-20
Tornado
1957-05-20
Tornado
1954-08-05
Tornado
1954-08-05
Tornado
1951-08-24
Tornado
1951-06-17