Leawood, Kansas
27 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1887 and the latest in 1996. It stands in Leawood City. It lies in ZIP code area 66206. The Survey maps it on the Grandview quadrangle. 33,902 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 942 feet above sea level.
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On record in Leawood
Buildings and businesses the archive holds for this place. Each opens its own page, with the source record it came from.
On the National Register 1 record
Herman J. and Ella B. Voigts Houselisted 1995
Population over time
2 figuresLeawood grew from 31,867 to 33,902 between 2010 and 2020. These are the recorded population figures Wikidata holds for this place, reached through the Geographic Names Information System number this page is keyed on rather than by name, so they belong to this place and not to another of the same name. Most are census counts, but not all are: an early figure may be a founding or settlement estimate, and an estimate published within five years of a census is left out. The change column is computed, and is left blank where more than 20 years separate a figure from the one before it, because a gap that long is not a change between two counts.
| Year | People | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31,867 | |
| 2020 | 33,902 | +2,035 (+6%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
13 surveys from 27 printed sheetsMatched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.
- 1887 USGS Olathe quadrangle1:125000
- 1893 USGS Olathe quadrangle1:125000, 6 printings
- 1934 USGS Grandview quadrangle1:24000, 3 printings
- 1939 USGS Grandview quadrangle1:31680, 2 printings
- 1947 USGS Lawrence quadrangle1:250000
- 1950 USGS Lawrence quadrangle1:250000
- 1956 USGS Lawrence quadrangle1:250000, 4 printings
- 1957 USGS Grandview quadrangle1:24000
- 1961 USGS Lawrence quadrangle1:250000
- 1964 USGS Grandview quadrangle1:24000, 4 printings
- 1983 USGS Olathe quadrangle1:100000
- 1991 USGS Grandview quadrangle1:24000
- 1996 USGS Grandview quadrangle1:24000
Fires near this place
151 since 2006Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 151 fires within 5 miles of Leawood between 2006 and 2019, burning about 20 acres in total. 2 started naturally. 11 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 64 |
| Debris and open burning | 25 |
| Smoking | 17 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 16 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 11 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 5 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 5 |
| Power generation/transmission/distribution | 4 |
| Natural | 2 |
| Fireworks | 2 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 September 2018 | Arson/incendiarism | under an acre | Kansas Forest Service | 2520092 |
| 9 September 2017 | Smoking | under an acre | Johnson County | 2520108 |
| 5 September 2017 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | Johnson County | 2480067 |
| 3 September 2018 | Arson/incendiarism | under an acre | Kansas Forest Service | 2460133 |
| 3 September 2007 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Johnson County | not named |
| 29 September 2007 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Missouri State Fire Marshal's Office | not named |
| 25 September 2015 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Kansas Forest Service | 2680121 |
| 2 September 2015 | Smoking | under an acre | Kansas Forest Service | 2450113 |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
10 of 18 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 18 workings within 5 miles of Leawood: 17 past producers, 1 producer. 1 still produces. What was taken out: Stone, Crushed/Broken, Clay. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doyle Rock Company Clay Pit | Clay | Past Producer | ||
| Beyer Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Producer | ||
| Coyter Brothers Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown-Ls | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown-Ls | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown-Ls | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown-Ls | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown-Ls | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown-Ls | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer |
Storms near this place
59 since 1994Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Leawood in 59 storm reports between 1994 and 2026: 26 hail, 21 thunderstorm wind, 7 flash flood, 2 lightning. No death or injury is recorded in these reports. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | Lightning | Leawood | $100,000 | Large house fire caused by lightning strike just before 6 AM CDT on August 19th at 119th and Cherokee in Leawood. |
| April 2011 | Hail | Leawood | $50,000 | Roof damage was reported. |
| July 2000 | Lightning | Leawood | $50,000 | A lightning strike sparked a house fire, which resulted in an estimated $50,000 in damage. |
| March 2006 | Hail | Leawood | $50,000 | no account filed |
| August 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Leawood | $5,000 | Thunderstorm winds downed large tree limbs at State line Rd and West 123rd Street. |
| June 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Leawood | $500 | Trees and power lines were reported down, with thunderstorm wind gusts estimated up to 60 mph. |
| December 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Leawood | $500 | Windows were broken out by high winds, at a residence located at 159TH and Outlook. |
| March 2026 | Hail | Leawood | - | Quarter sized hail reported off Mission Road in Leawood. |
| May 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Leawood | - | Video on X/Twitter showing multiple trees or large tree limbs downed along Lamar Avenue. |
| June 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Leawood | - | Several large trees down on Ward Parkway Center at 88th and State Line. |
| June 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Leawood | - | Several trees down near 95th and Mission. |
| June 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Leawood | - | Downed tree and wires near 92nd Place in Overland Park. |
| July 2024 | Heavy Rain | Leawood | - | Personal weather station reports 6.47 of rain within about 3 hours. |
| October 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Leawood | - | Downed trees and limbs near 95th and State Line. |
| July 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Leawood | - | Estimated 75 to 80 mph winds through Leawood. Tree limbs down all across town. |
| June 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Leawood | - | There was a report of a large tree down near 119th and State Line Road. |
| June 2021 | Hail | Leawood | - | This report was delivered via Twitter. |
| July 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Leawood | - | A 60 mph wind was reported by a trained spotter. |
| June 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Leawood | - | Small and medium tree branches were down in Leawood. |
| June 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Leawood | - | Public reported 60 mph wind. |
| July 2017 | Flash Flood | Leawood | - | Tomahawk Creek at Roe Avenue reached a record crest of 20.81 feet and caused several houses and business to be flooded. The city of Leawood lost several service vehicles in a compound near the creek's banks. The value of these losses were not provided. |
| July 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Leawood | - | A large tree of unknown size or condition was down over a road near Fairway. This report was received via social media. |
| July 2015 | Flash Flood | Leawood | - | Indian Creek was out of its banks and on to neighboring roads. |
| April 2014 | Hail | Leawood | - | There were several reports in this area from social media. |
| June 2010 | Flash Flood | Leawood | - | Water up to 6 inches deep was reported covering the road, at 81st and Ward Parkway. |
| June 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Leawood | - | A six inch tree branch was snapped off during a thunderstorm. |
| July 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Leawood | - | Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph. |
| June 2010 | Flash Flood | Leawood | - | Six to eight inches of water was reported flowing over the road. |
| June 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Leawood | - | At 115th and Antioch, 2 foot diameter trees were downed. |
| April 2008 | Hail | Leawood | - | Nickel hail was reported at the intersection of 140th and Metcalf. |
| April 2008 | Hail | Leawood | - | Half dollar sized hail was reported at the intersection of 135th Street and Metcalf Avenue. |
| July 2008 | Flash Flood | Leawood | - | Water rescue was reported at 114th and Tomahawk Creek Parkway. Many roads were under water along Tomahawk Creek. |
| July 2008 | Heavy Rain | Leawood | - | A total of 3.85 inches of rain was reported in this storm. |
| February 2007 | Hail | Leawood | - | Hail with a diameter of one inch was reported at the intersection of 135th and Stateline. |
| June 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Leawood | - | 6 inch tree limbs downed. |
| June 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Leawood | - | 8 inch tree limb snapped off. |
| June 2001 | Flash Flood | Leawood | - | Flash flooding closed road at 159th St. and State Line road. |
| May 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Leawood | - | Storm spotters estimated 60 mph thunderstorm wind gusts. |
| June 1998 | Flash Flood | Leawood | - | A National Weather Service employee reported flash flooding in Leawood just west of the Kansas-Missouri state line. Up to 4 feet of water on the roadway closed the intersection of 135th Street and Kenneth Road. |
| March 2021 | Hail | Leawood | - | no account filed |
| June 2021 | Hail | Leawood | - | no account filed |
| June 2021 | Hail | Leawood | - | no account filed |
| August 2016 | Hail | Leawood | - | no account filed |
| March 2014 | Hail | Leawood | - | no account filed |
| March 2014 | Hail | Leawood | - | no account filed |
| April 2011 | Hail | Leawood | - | no account filed |
| May 2011 | Funnel Cloud | Leawood | - | no account filed |
| July 2010 | Hail | Leawood | - | no account filed |
| June 2009 | Hail | Leawood | - | no account filed |
| June 2009 | Hail | Leawood | - | no account filed |
| December 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Leawood | - | no account filed |
| April 2008 | Hail | Leawood | - | no account filed |
| April 2008 | Hail | Leawood | - | no account filed |
| April 2008 | Hail | Leawood | - | no account filed |
| February 2007 | Hail | Leawood | - | no account filed |
| March 2006 | Hail | Leawood | - | no account filed |
| November 2005 | Hail | Leawood | - | no account filed |
| June 2003 | Hail | Leawood | - | no account filed |
| June 1994 | Hail | Leawood | - | no account filed |
Nearest settlements
The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.
| Map | Place | Distance | Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Village | 1.9 miles | 24 | |
| Overland Park | 3.1 miles | 24 | |
| Mission Hills | 3.5 miles | 38 | |
| Elmhurst | 3.6 miles | 24 | |
| Fairway | 3.9 miles | 37 | |
| Countryside | 4.0 miles | 37 | |
| Mission | 4.7 miles | 37 | |
| Mission Woods | 4.7 miles | 38 |
Elsewhere
Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.
| Wikipedia article on Leawood | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q1947796 | The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0). |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 479275. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.












