Camden County

Missouri — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Medium

Composite Risk Score

88.4

National percentile: 88th

Camden County faces medium composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 88.4, 88th national percentile), driven primarily by landslide and ice storm exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $62M.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025

Expected Annual Loss $62M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability High Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Low Capacity to recover
Population 43K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Landslide
Medium $177K/yr
Ice Storm
Very High $1M/yr
Riverine Flood
Medium $46M/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Landslide Medium 1.28 / yr $177K
Ice Storm Very High 0.81 / yr $1M
Riverine Flood Medium 3.11 / yr $46M
Heat Wave Medium 12.79 / yr $3M
Winter Weather High 12.00 / yr $375K
Tornado Medium 0.41 / yr $4M
Wildfire Low 0.00 / yr $405K
Earthquake Low 0.00 / yr $1M
Cold Wave Medium 2.47 / yr $3M
Hail Medium 5.77 / yr $643K
Lightning Medium 53.51 / yr $459K
Strong Wind Medium 4.23 / yr $573K
Hurricane Very Low 0.01 / yr $27K
Drought Low 4.85 / yr $25K
Avalanche Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Coastal Flood Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Tsunami Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Volcanic Activity Very Low 0.00 / yr $0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall natural disaster risk for Camden County?

Camden County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 88.4 out of 100, placing it in the Medium category and the 88th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Camden County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Landslide (Medium, $177K EAL), Ice Storm (Very High, $1M EAL), Riverine Flood (Medium, $46M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Camden County compare to other Missouri counties?

Camden County ranks #8 of 115 Missouri counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a medium rating.

What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?

EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Camden County's $62M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.