Franklin County KS in Kansas faces tornado / flash flooding risk across its 574 square mile area. Ottawa serves this east-central Kansas county near the Marais des Cygnes River. Franklin serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 7 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Blizzard |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 8 |
| Last Major Event | 2019 Tornado |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (785) 229-3410 |
| Emergency Shelters | 3 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
// County Profile
| County | Franklin County KS |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| Population | 26 |
| Area | 574 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Other Kansas Counties
Ellis County KS
Tornado / Flash Flooding
7/10
Moderate
Miami County KS
Tornado / Flash Flooding
7/10
Moderate
Trego County KS
Tornado / Dust Storm
7/10
Moderate
Atchison County KS
Tornado / Flash Flooding
7/10
Moderate
Hamilton County KS
Tornado / Flash Flooding
7/10
Moderate
Ottawa County KS
Tornado / Flash Flooding
7/10
Moderate