Moderate Risk Kansas  ·  Tornado / Flash Flooding

Saline County KS

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  LAST UPDATED: Mar 2026

7/ 10
Threat Score
Population
54
Area
720
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Tornado / Flash Flooding
FEMA Disasters
8
federally declared

Saline County KS in Kansas faces tornado / flash flooding risk across its 720 square mile area. Salina serves this central Kansas county as the Smoky Hills regional hub. Saline 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.

// 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) 309-5800
Emergency Shelters 3 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Saline County KS
State Kansas (KS)
Population 54
Area 720 sq miles
FEMA Region Moderate

// Major Cities

Salina KS

// Cities in This County

// Other Kansas Counties