Leawood, KS
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Leawood is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Johnson County, KS. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, tornado, and hail.
Storm events near Leawood
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Leawood's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Leawood 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 Johnson County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Leawood along with the rest of the county, not a Leawood-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 61.2 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 94.9 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 75.7 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 98.4 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 98.9 | Very High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 98 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 24.9 | Very Low |
| Hail | 98.9 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 0 | No Rating |
| Ice Storm | 98.7 | Very High |
| Landslide | 69 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 98.4 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 47.1 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 100 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Johnson County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Leawood, KS at risk of?
Leawood is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Johnson County, where Leawood is located, are winter weather, tornado, and hail.
What is Leawood's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Johnson County, where Leawood is located, scoring 100 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Leawood a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Leawood carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Johnson County.
Has Leawood had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 26 tornado, 497 hail, 145 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Leawood since 2016.