Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Moderate


Hurricane Risk: Very Low


Hail Risk: High


Flood Risk: Low


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Moderate

HAZARDS

1

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

0

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

3

Hazard Shelters

1

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

1

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Reno, Kansas faces a relatively moderate overall natural disaster and climate risk level, with a risk score of 84.92. The area is most susceptible to strong winds, with a risk score of 91.47, primarily due to its relatively high exposure to wind events. Reno also faces moderate risks from thunderstorms (66.78) and wildfires (94.11). The region's susceptibility to hail (67.93) and tornadoes (93.51) also contribute to its overall risk level.

The specific climate factors in Reno, Kansas include its location in Tornado Alley, where warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico meets cold, dry air from the Rockies, creating ideal conditions for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. The region's flat terrain also contributes to the formation of strong winds and hail during severe weather events. Nearby geological features such as fault lines and mountain peaks do not significantly impact hazard risk in the area. Reno is not located near ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
14 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
772 mm Moderate

Average Humidity
80% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
6/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Hailstorm

2020-05-07

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2019-05-20

Flooding

Snowmelt, Heavy Rain, Ice Jams

2019-03-13

Hailstorm

2018-05-02

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2015-05-05

Hailstorm

2014-05-10

Hailstorm

2013-05-19

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2008-08-09

Hailstorm

2008-06-05

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2008-06-05

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2007-08-16

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2007-05-24

Hailstorm

2007-05-23

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2007-05-06

Flooding

Brief Torrential Rain

1999-06-28

Flooding

Rain And Snowmelt

1994-04-09