Moderate Risk Kansas  ·  Tornado / Dust Storm

Stevens County KS

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

7/ 10
Threat Score
Population
5
Area
727
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Tornado / Dust Storm
FEMA Disasters
8
federally declared

Stevens County KS in Kansas faces tornado / dust storm risk across its 727 square mile area. Hugoton in the Hugoton Gas Field serves this southwest Kansas county. Stevens serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.

// Preparedness Recommendations

  • Identify an interior room or storm shelter.
  • Monitor NOAA weather alerts continuously.
  • Keep emergency kit accessible at all times.
  • Prepare for sudden power outages.

// 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 / Dust Storm
Secondary Hazard Blizzard
FEMA Flood Zone Moderate
Federally Declared Disasters 8
Last Major Event 2019 Tornado
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (620) 544-2541
Emergency Shelters 3 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Stevens County KS
State Kansas (KS)
Population 5
Area 727 sq miles
FEMA Region Moderate

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