Rawlins County KS in Kansas faces tornado / dust storm risk across its 1,069 square mile area. Atwood serves this extreme northwest Kansas county near Colorado and Nebraska. Rawlins 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.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// 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 | (785) 626-3351 |
| Emergency Shelters | 3 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
// County Profile
| County | Rawlins County KS |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| Population | 2 |
| Area | 1,069 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Other Kansas Counties
Ellis County KS
Tornado / Flash Flooding
7/10
Moderate
Meade County KS
Tornado / Flash Flooding
7/10
Moderate
Trego County KS
Tornado / Dust Storm
7/10
Moderate
Atchison County KS
Tornado / Flash Flooding
7/10
Moderate
Greenwood County KS
Tornado / Flash Flooding
7/10
Moderate
Osborne County KS
Tornado / Flash Flooding
7/10
Moderate