Highest risk cities in Missouri
Highest lightning risk cities in Missouri
Ranked city list for thunderstorm frequency. Open any city to view local risk details and live outlook context.
State average
Lightning score
69/100
Updated Sun, Feb 22, 6:50 AM.
Ranked cities
Top 25 cities by lightning score.
#1
Carl Junction, MO
13 points above the state average
#2
Joplin, MO
12 points above the state average
#3
Webb City, MO
12 points above the state average
#4
Excelsior Springs, MO
11 points above the state average
#5
Kearney, MO
11 points above the state average
#6
Carthage, MO
10 points above the state average
#7
Gladstone, MO
9 points above the state average
#8
Liberty, MO
9 points above the state average
#9
Smithville, MO
9 points above the state average
#10
Kansas City, MO
8 points above the state average
#11
North Kansas City, MO
8 points above the state average
#12
Parkville, MO
8 points above the state average
#13
Platte City, MO
8 points above the state average
#14
Poplar Bluff, MO
8 points above the state average
#15
Riverside, MO
8 points above the state average
#16
Sugar Creek, MO
8 points above the state average
#17
West Plains, MO
7 points above the state average
#18
Blue Springs, MO
6 points above the state average
#19
Cameron, MO
6 points above the state average
#20
Grain Valley, MO
6 points above the state average
#21
Independence, MO
6 points above the state average
#22
Lamar, MO
6 points above the state average
#23
Oak Grove, MO
5 points above the state average
#24
Neosho, MO
4 points above the state average
#25
Raytown, MO
4 points above the state average
How this ranking works
Rankings use HomeRiskIQ weather risk data and statewide score snapshots.
Scores are normalized to a 0-100 scale and shown against the state average for context.
City entries link to hazard-specific pages where available, otherwise to the city overview.