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. Missing coverage is unavailable, not zero risk.
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
Unavailable
KS
Unavailable
City score and state reference unavailable; no comparison.
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