3
Moderate
Drought Risk in Kansas City, MO
Risk Level: Moderate — Score 3/10
FEMA: 3Historical: 1
Key Risk Factors
- Estimated annual loss of $117K from this hazard type
- 1 events on record in proximity
- Average annual frequency: 7.3 events per year
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Drought - Missouri, United States (2018-07-24)
Highest Risk Cities for Droughts
Kansas City is not in the top 10 for drought risk among tracked cities.
How Kansas City Compares
Loading chart...
Notable Drought Events Near Kansas City
Drought - Missouri, United States
July 23, 2018 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Drought Preparedness Tips
- 1.Reduce water usage — fix leaks, use water-efficient appliances
- 2.Use drought-resistant landscaping and native plants
- 3.Follow local water use restrictions and conservation guidelines
- 4.Store emergency water supplies for drinking and sanitation
- 5.Be aware of increased wildfire risk during drought conditions
Related Pages
Earthquake Risk in Kansas City
Score: 3/10
Wildfire Risk in Kansas City
Score: 1/10
Hurricane Risk in Kansas City
Score: 0/10
Flood Risk in Kansas City
Score: 7/10
Tornado Risk in Kansas City
Score: 9/10
Winter Storm Risk in Kansas City
Score: 7/10
Landslide Risk in Kansas City
Score: 3/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Kansas City
Score: 7/10
High Wind Risk in Kansas City
Score: 7/10
Tsunami Risk in Kansas City
Score: 0/10
Drought Risk in Omaha, NE
Score: 3/10
Drought Risk in Tulsa, OK
Score: 5/10
Drought Risk in Oklahoma City, OK
Score: 5/10
Monitor Drought Risk in Real Time
Get real-time drought alerts for Kansas City, MO and hundreds of other locations with DisasterAWARE's enterprise platform.
Learn More About DisasterAWARE