City of Leawood
Review all city-owned property for opportunities to reduce property holdings, if appropriate.Plan for storm water efficiencies and address flooding issues through careful study of solutions and how they fit into overall fiscal planning.Evaluate infrastructure in alignment with core standards to analyze and rate infrastructure health.Carefully consider implications of 135th street widening.Explore improvements to enhance safety on streets for cyclists and pedestrians.Continue the prioritization of street enhancements and communicate about it to the community.
# drainage complaints vs. annual rainfall
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# drainage complaints vs. annual rainfall
Public Works

Annual Drainage Complaints & Rainfall

Analysis

In 2025, the City of Leawood's Public Works department received 12 drainage complaints, a significant decrease from 38 in 2024. This reduction occurred alongside a drop in annual rainfall from 38.7 inches in 2024 to 31.4 inches in 2025. The decrease in complaints is due to the 1% rainfall event that occurred over central Leawood in the Summer of 2024.

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