Lee's Summit, MO
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Lee's Summit is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Jackson County, MO. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, hail, and heat wave.
Storm events near Lee's Summit
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Lee's Summit's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Lee's Summit 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 Jackson County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Lee's Summit along with the rest of the county, not a Lee's Summit-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 49.2 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 96.5 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 82.2 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 99.1 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 99.5 | Very High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 96 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 46.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 99.4 | Very High |
| Hurricane | 0 | No Rating |
| Ice Storm | 82.3 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 82.1 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 87.5 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 96.1 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 91.2 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Jackson County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Lee's Summit, MO at risk of?
Lee's Summit 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 Jackson County, where Lee's Summit is located, are tornado, hail, and heat wave.
What is Lee's Summit's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Jackson County, where Lee's Summit is located, scoring 99.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Lee's Summit a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Lee's Summit carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Jackson County.
Has Lee's Summit had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 28 tornado, 434 hail, 142 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Lee's Summit since 2016.