Gasconade County Disaster Risk
Gasconade County, Missouri
FEMA Risk Rating
Very Low
National Percentile
32th
of 3,144 counties
State Rank
#80
of 115 (1 = highest risk)
Flood Risk
46th
percentile
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Flood
River, coastal, and surface flooding risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 46% of US counties
Wildfire
Wildland and wildland-urban interface fire risk
Very Low
Higher than 34% of US counties
Tornado
Tornado and severe thunderstorm risk
Very Low
Higher than 35% of US counties
Earthquake
Seismic activity and ground shaking risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 63% of US counties
Hurricane
Tropical cyclone and hurricane risk
Very Low
Higher than 16% of US counties
Risk Overview
About Natural Disaster Risk in Gasconade County, Missouri
Gasconade ranks very low on national scale
At 31.97, Gasconade County's composite risk score is well below the national average and falls into the "very low" category. This favorable standing reflects moderate exposure across all hazard types with no single extreme outlier.
Well below Missouri's average risk level
Gasconade's 31.97 score sits significantly below Missouri's state average of 50.56, placing it in the lower third of the state's 114 counties. The county's balanced risk profile—no single hazard dominates—contributes to its overall safe standing.
Far safer than Franklin County nearby
Franklin County to the east scores 83.46, nearly three times Gasconade's composite risk. This stark difference illustrates how hazard exposure varies sharply across Missouri's landscape even within the same region.
Flood risk edges other concerns
Flood risk at 46.12 is Gasconade County's highest hazard, though it remains below the state average for that category. Wildfire risk (34.29), tornado risk (35.18), and earthquake risk (62.72) are all manageable and well-controlled relative to other Missouri counties.
Standard homeowners coverage sufficient
With very-low-risk standing, a standard homeowners policy with wind and hail coverage should meet most needs. If you're in a mapped floodplain near the Gasconade River, add flood insurance; otherwise, your primary protection comes from basic comprehensive coverage.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index · Narrative reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor
Preparedness Guide
What to Prepare for in Gasconade County
Top Hazards by Exposure
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 · Percentiles are national (3,144 counties)
Risk Advisory: Gasconade County
Risk Verdict
At the 32th percentile nationally, Gasconade County experiences relatively limited natural hazard pressure compared to most of the country. Even at the 32th percentile, Gasconade County's composite score reflects real hazard exposure categories — knowing which ones apply locally enables targeted, efficient household preparedness.
Hazard Breakdown
Earthquake risk is Gasconade County's dominant natural hazard, ranked at the 63th percentile nationally under FEMA's National Risk Index. Flood ranks second at the 46th percentile nationally. Additional tracked hazards include tornado (35th percentile), wildfire (34th percentile), hurricane (16th percentile).
Preparedness Context
Gasconade County ranks at the 63th percentile nationally for earthquake risk. Unlike most natural hazards, earthquakes provide no advance warning; preparedness here means structural adjustments and a practiced response, not alert monitoring. Alongside earthquake exposure, Gasconade County's flood risk at the 46th percentile nationally reinforces the value of maintaining a household emergency supply cache usable for multiple hazard scenarios. For earthquake preparedness, Gasconade County's county emergency management office often maintains a list of community water supply points, Red Cross shelter locations, and post-quake assistance programs — useful resources to identify before an event occurs.
Regional Context
A composite score 18.6 points below the Missouri state average puts Gasconade County in a better-than-typical position relative to neighboring counties.
Is your household prepared for Gasconade County's hazards?
Review FEMA's county-specific preparedness checklists and emergency planning guides.
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Data Source
Risk data sourced from the FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Risk scores are relative rankings (0–100) across all US counties — not absolute risk measures. Higher scores indicate higher relative risk compared to other counties.
Disclaimer: This data is informational only. It is not financial, insurance, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making insurance or real estate decisions.