People in Olathe, KS are especially likely to experience increased risks from precipitation, heat, and fire.

Precipitation and heat risk in Olathe, KS is very high. Drought risk is significant. About 75% of buildings in Olathe, KS are at risk of wildfire, and the risk level for these buildings is significant. About 11% of buildings in Olathe, KS are at risk of flooding, and the risk level for these buildings is high.

Fire and flood risk can vary significantly for individual properties within a city. Check your address for detailed heat, storm, fire, drought, and flood risk through 2050.

An extreme storm for Olathe, KS is a 48-hour rainfall total greater than 0.9 inches. Historically, about 17.6" of rain (or the equivalent in snow) fell over about 10 storms each year. By 2050, about 19.9" of rain are projected over about 12 storms each year. The annual precipitation in Olathe, KS is projected to increase from about 38.3" to about 40.4".

Extreme precipitation in any form can pose significant risks. Climate change increases the potential for extreme rainfall or snowfall because warmer air can hold more water vapor. See more information on storm risk. Property owners can take steps to reduce their risks from extreme precipitation.

In a typical year between 1985-2005, people in Olathe, KS experienced about 7 days above 96.6ºF in a year. By 2050, people in Olathe are projected to experience an average of about 35 days per year over 96.6ºF.

Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of heat waves, even in places with cooler average temperatures. See more information on heat risk. Everyone can take steps to reduce their risks from extreme heat.

Of 40 census tracts in Olathe, KS, there are 40 where more than a quarter of buildings have significant fire risk, and 34 where more than half of buildings have significant fire risk. Property owners can take steps to mitigate their risks from wildfires.

Fire risk depends on proximity to vegation: densely developed urban areas have a much lower risk of burning than areas adjacent to wildland. Climate change increases risks from wildfire by creating hotter, drier conditions for fires to spread. ClimateCheck ratings of fire risk are based on projected weather conditions and U.S. Forest Service models simulating fire behavior.

Of 40 census tracts in Olathe, KS, there are none where more than a quarter of buildings have significant flood risk.Property owners can check a specific address for flood risk including FEMA flood zone, then take steps to reduce their vulnerability to flooding damage.

Climate change is increasing inland and coastal flooding risk due to sea level rise and increasing chances of extreme precipitation. See more information on flooding risk.

The Lower Kansas, Kansas watershed, which contains Olathe, KS, has experienced 616 weeks (54% of weeks) since 2000 with some of its area in drought of any level, and 78 weeks (7% of weeks) since 2000 with some of its area in Extreme or Exceptional drought. Source: National Drought Monitor.

Climate change is increasing the risk of drought. Water stress (the ratio of water demand to supply) depends on how water utilities source water and their plans to adapt to climate change. Property owners can also take steps to reduce their risks from drought.