Harvey County just north of Wichita in central Kansas sits in one of the highest tornado frequency zones in the United States. The Little Arkansas River creates flooding risk through Newton and surrounding communities. The county's flat terrain with zero barriers makes it extremely exposed to severe weather. Newton was struck by significant tornadoes in 2020. The county is within Sedgwick County's 50-mile zone for potential industrial or nuclear incidents.
// 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 | 2020 Tornado |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (316) 284-6960 |
| Emergency Shelters | 4 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-135 US-50 KS-15 KS-61 |
// County Profile
| County | Harvey County KS |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| Population | 35 |
| Area | 540 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