Moderate Risk Kansas  ·  Tornado / Severe Storm

Salina KS

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  KANSAS

6 / 10
Threat Score
Population
46,277
Elevation
1224
feet above sea level
Primary Hazard
Tornado / Severe Storm
County FEMA Disasters
8
federally declared

Salina in central Kansas sits in a high-frequency tornado zone in the heart of Tornado Alley. The city has been struck by multiple significant tornadoes. Salina Regional Airport serves as a general aviation hub for central Kansas. The Smoky Hill River creates flooding risk. Salina serves as a critical regional hub for central Kansas emergency coordination with connections to major agricultural supply chain infrastructure.

// 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 Score6 / 10   Moderate
Primary HazardTornado / Severe Storm
FEMA Flood ZoneModerate
County FEMA Declarations8
Last Major Event2019 Tornado

// Emergency Information

Emergency Phone (785) 826-7210
Evacuation RoutesState and US highways
Elevation1224 ft above sea level

// County Risk Profile

Saline County KS
Kansas · Tornado / Flash Flooding
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7/10
Moderate Risk