Nodaway County
Missouri — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 46th
Nodaway County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 45.6, 46th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and tornado exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $17M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Drought | Medium | 18.63 / yr | $1M |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.65 / yr | $4M |
| Hail | Low | 5.91 / yr | $742K |
| Landslide | Low | 0.30 / yr | $7K |
| Lightning | Medium | 46.87 / yr | $501K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 9.32 / yr | $601K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 4.74 / yr | $1M |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $64K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 1.46 / yr | $8M |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.53 / yr | $64K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 11.47 / yr | $53K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 4.00 / yr | $451K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $32K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / 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 Nodaway County?
Nodaway County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 45.6 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 46th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Nodaway County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (Medium, $1M EAL), Tornado (Medium, $4M EAL), Hail (Low, $742K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Nodaway County compare to other Missouri counties?
Nodaway County ranks #67 of 115 Missouri counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a 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. Nodaway County's $17M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.