7
Very High
Flood 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 $109M from this hazard type
- 156 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
- 24 events in the last 12 months indicate ongoing risk
- Average annual frequency: 4.4 events per year
Peak season: March-September
Last significant event: Flood - Kansas City, MO--KS Region, United States (2025-05-20) — 1,700,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
Kansas City is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.
How Kansas City Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Kansas City
Flood - Kansas City, MO--KS Region, United States
May 18, 2025 — WARNING
1,700,000 people exposed; $201,996M capital exposed
Flood - Kansas City, MO--KS Region, United States
May 19, 2025 — WARNING
1,700,000 people exposed; $201,996M capital exposed
Flood - Kansas City, MO--KS Region, United States
June 10, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Kansas City, MO--KS Region, United States
August 12, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Kansas City, MO--KS Region, United States
August 12, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood Preparedness Tips
- 1.Know if your property is in a flood zone — check FEMA maps
- 2.Consider flood insurance even if not in a high-risk zone
- 3.Never drive through flooded roadways — Turn Around, Don’t Drown
- 4.Move valuables and important documents to upper floors
- 5.Install sump pumps and check valves in plumbing
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