Gasconade County
Missouri — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 32th
Gasconade County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 32.0, 32th national percentile), driven primarily by heat wave and landslide exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $12M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Heat Wave | Medium | 11.58 / yr | $2M |
| Landslide | Low | 0.78 / yr | $4K |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $613K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 1.12 / yr | $136K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 1.84 / yr | $1M |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 1.21 / yr | $7M |
| Hail | Low | 5.03 / yr | $235K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 8.95 / yr | $53K |
| Drought | Low | 4.31 / yr | $50K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.30 / yr | $781K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $21K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 4.48 / yr | $322K |
| Lightning | Very Low | 51.53 / yr | $91K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $5K |
| 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 Gasconade County?
Gasconade County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 32.0 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 32th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Gasconade County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Heat Wave (Medium, $2M EAL), Landslide (Low, $4K EAL), Earthquake (Low, $613K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Gasconade County compare to other Missouri counties?
Gasconade County ranks #80 of 115 Missouri counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low 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. Gasconade County's $12M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.