Kansas City, KS
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Kansas City is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Wyandotte County, KS. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, winter weather, and heat wave.
Storm events near Kansas City
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Kansas City's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Kansas City itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Wyandotte County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Kansas City along with the rest of the county, not a Kansas City-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 46.2 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 84.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 64.1 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 96.9 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 96.9 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 95.4 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 31.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 96.6 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 0 | No Rating |
| Ice Storm | 95.3 | Very High |
| Landslide | 76.8 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 87.3 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 98.7 | Very High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 98.1 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Wyandotte County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Kansas City, KS at risk of?
Kansas City is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Wyandotte County, where Kansas City is located, are strong wind, winter weather, and heat wave.
What is Kansas City's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Wyandotte County, where Kansas City is located, scoring 98.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Kansas City a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Kansas City carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Wyandotte County.
Has Kansas City had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 22 tornado, 521 hail, 144 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Kansas City since 2016.