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 is among the most exposed states in the nation when it comes to tornadoes. The risk is very high, and every homeowner should treat… Very High Flooding flooding represents a high risk for homeowners in Missouri. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family ahead of… High Extreme Heat extreme heat represents a high risk for homeowners in Missouri. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family ahead… High Severe Storms severe storms represents a high risk for homeowners in Missouri. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family ahead… High Earthquakes Missouri has a moderate risk of earthquakes. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure,… Moderate Winter Storms Missouri has a moderate risk of winter storms. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure,… Moderate Drought Missouri has a moderate risk of drought. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure, review… Moderate Hurricanes Missouri faces a very low risk from hurricanes compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still… Very Low Wildfires Missouri faces a very low risk from wildfires compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still… Very Low Landslides Missouri faces a very low risk from landslides compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still… Very Low