Maries County
Missouri — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 21th
Maries County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 20.8, 21th national percentile), driven primarily by ice storm and heat wave exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $8M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Ice Storm | Medium | 1.07 / yr | $349K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 12.37 / yr | $724K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 2.47 / yr | $1M |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.66 / yr | $2K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $300K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $36K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.27 / yr | $1M |
| Winter Weather | Low | 11.68 / yr | $44K |
| Drought | Low | 5.14 / yr | $55K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 2.39 / yr | $3M |
| Strong Wind | Low | 3.74 / yr | $216K |
| Lightning | Very Low | 53.13 / yr | $69K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $5K |
| Hail | Very Low | 4.89 / yr | $43K |
| 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 Maries County?
Maries County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 20.8 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 21th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Maries County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Ice Storm (Medium, $349K EAL), Heat Wave (Low, $724K EAL), Cold Wave (Low, $1M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Maries County compare to other Missouri counties?
Maries County ranks #103 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. Maries County's $8M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.