City vs state

How does Independence compare with KS?

Independence is most below the KS reference in tornado (38 points lower).

Use this page to compare city-level risk against the statewide reference for relocation and planning. The benchmark is p85-based state reference, not an arithmetic average.

Score comparison

Overall

Independence

53/100

KS

56/100

3 points below state reference.

Flood

Independence

73/100

KS

73/100

At state reference.

Wind

Independence

18/100

KS

9/100

9 points above state reference.

Lightning

Independence

88/100

KS

77/100

11 points above state reference.

Tornado

Independence

12/100

KS

50/100

38 points below state reference.

Hail

Independence

100/100

KS

100/100

At state reference.

Storm surge

Independence

0/100

KS

0/100

At state reference.