Butler County east of Wichita is one of the most tornado-prone counties in Kansas and the United States. The flat Flint Hills terrain at the eastern edge of the county provides zero barriers to severe weather. The Walnut and El Dorado Lake watersheds create flooding risk. The county has experienced multiple violent tornadoes. Wichita's eastern suburbs are expanding into the county increasing the population exposed to high tornado risk.
// 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 High Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Severe Storm |
| FEMA Flood Zone | High |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 8 |
| Last Major Event | 2012 Tornado |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (316) 322-4200 |
| Emergency Shelters | 4 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-35 US-54 KS-196 KS-96 |
// County Profile
| County | Butler County KS |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| Population | 66 |
| Area | 1,428 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | High |
// Other Kansas Counties
Ellsworth 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
Barber 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