Missouri Natural Disaster & Home Risk Profile (MO) | HomeRiskMap

Missouri is located in the Midwest region of the United States. The most significant natural hazards for homeowners in Missouri are tornadoes, flooding, extreme heat. Each hazard below is rated from 1 (very low) to 5 (very high) based on public hazard data, with practical guidance on what the rating means for your home.

Emergency preparedness in Missouri is coordinated by the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency, which publishes alerts, evacuation information and preparedness guides for residents.

Risk levels in Missouri

Tornadoes Missouri faces one of the highest tornado risks in the United States. Its location in the central United States and lack of natural… Very High Flooding Missouri has a level 4 flood risk rating, meaning flooding is a significant hazard across the state. Its location at the confluence of the… High Extreme Heat Missouri faces a high level 4 risk of extreme heat, with hot, humid summers that can stress home cooling systems, damage roofs and affect… High Severe Storms Missouri is at a level 4 of 5 risk for severe storms, facing frequent thunderstorms with damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, and… High Earthquakes Missouri faces a moderate earthquake risk, primarily from the New Madrid Seismic Zone in the southeastern part of the state. While large… Moderate Winter Storms Winter storms are a significant hazard in Missouri, which is rated level 3 out of 5 for this risk. Ice storms, heavy snow, and extreme cold… Moderate Drought Drought risk in Missouri is moderate, rated level 3 of 5 by FEMA. The state experiences periodic dry spells that can stress water supplies,… Moderate Hurricanes Missouri has a very low (Level 1) hurricane risk because it is far inland, but remnants of Gulf and Atlantic hurricanes can bring heavy… Very Low Wildfires Missouri has a low risk of wildfires, rated level 1 out of 5 by the National Risk Index. While large-scale wildfires are uncommon, small… Very Low Landslides Missouri has a low (Level 1) risk of landslides, but localized slope failures can occur, especially in hilly regions and along river bluffs… Very Low