7
Very High
Extreme Heat Risk in Kansas City, MO
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Kansas City's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $36M from this hazard type
- 4 events on record in proximity
- 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Average annual frequency: 14.9 events per year
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Cold Weather - Eastern Kansas and Central Missouri, United States (2026-01-24) — 2,280,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Extreme Heats
Kansas City is not in the top 10 for extreme heat risk among tracked cities.
How Kansas City Compares
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Notable Extreme Heat Events Near Kansas City
Extreme Heat - Kansas City, Missouri, United States
July 16, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Extreme Cold - Kansas and Missouri
April 12, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Cold Weather - Eastern Kansas and Central Missouri, United States
January 23, 2026 — ADVISORY
2,280,000 people exposed; $262,380M capital exposed
Extreme Heat - Central United States
July 14, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Extreme Heat Preparedness Tips
- 1.Stay hydrated — drink water regularly even if you don’t feel thirsty
- 2.Avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours (10 AM – 4 PM)
- 3.Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
- 4.Check on elderly neighbors and those without air conditioning
- 5.Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle
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