Natural Hazard Risks in Kansas City, MO
Population: 508K · Missouri
Kansas City faces varying levels of natural hazard risk. The highest risk is from tornados (score: 9/10). Below is a consolidated view of all major hazard types with both forward-looking risk scores and historical impact data for Kansas City, MO.
Hazard Risk Overview
Tornado Risk
ExtremeFEMA: 9Historical: 10
- •FEMA rates Kansas City's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- •Estimated annual loss of $62M from this hazard type
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
Flood Risk
Very HighFEMA: 7Historical: 10
- •FEMA rates Kansas City's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $109M from this hazard type
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
Winter Storm Risk
Very HighFEMA: 7Historical: 10
- •FEMA rates Kansas City's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $14M from this hazard type
- •17 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
Extreme Heat Risk
Very HighFEMA: 7Historical: 10
- •FEMA rates Kansas City's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $36M from this hazard type
- •21 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
High Wind Risk
Very HighFEMA: 7Historical: 10
- •FEMA rates Kansas City's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $4M from this hazard type
- •3 events on record in proximity
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