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FEMA National Risk Index

Oregon County Disaster Risk

Oregon County, Missouri

FEMA Risk Rating

Relatively Low

National Percentile

49th

of 3,144 counties

State Rank

#63

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

Relatively Low

Higher than 60% of US counties

Tornado

Tornado and severe thunderstorm risk

Relatively Low

Higher than 62% of US counties

Earthquake

Seismic activity and ground shaking risk

Moderate

Higher than 82% of US counties

Hurricane

Tropical cyclone and hurricane risk

Very Low

Higher than 37% of US counties

Risk Advisory: Oregon County

Risk Verdict

Oregon County shows a relatively low overall disaster risk profile, scoring in the 49th percentile nationally. The county faces moderate hazard exposure relative to other U.S. counties. Standard emergency preparedness is recommended, with attention to the specific hazards that dominate locally.

Hazard Breakdown

Earthquake risk is the dominant hazard for Oregon County, scoring in the 82th percentile nationally. It is followed by tornado risk at the 62th percentile. Additional hazards include wildfire (60th), flood (46th), hurricane (37th).

Preparedness Context

With earthquake risk as the top concern, Oregon County residents should secure heavy furniture and appliances, know how to shut off utilities, and keep emergency supplies accessible. Secondary risks such as tornado also warrant attention in household and community preparedness planning. FEMA recommends all households maintain at least 72 hours of food, water, and medication supplies regardless of specific hazard exposure.

Regional Context

Oregon County has a disaster risk profile close to the average county in Missouri. Its composite risk score is within 1.9 points of the state average, meaning its overall hazard exposure is broadly representative of Missouri as a whole.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the natural disaster risk in Oregon County, MO?
Oregon County has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Low, placing it in the 49th percentile nationally out of 3,144 counties. This composite score reflects the county's overall exposure to natural hazards including floods, wildfires, tornadoes, earthquakes, and hurricanes, weighted by expected annual loss and social vulnerability.
What types of natural hazards affect Oregon County?
Oregon County is evaluated for five major natural hazard types: earthquake (82th percentile), tornado (62th percentile), wildfire (60th percentile), flooding (46th percentile), hurricane (37th percentile). The highest-risk hazard is earthquake at the 82th percentile nationally. These scores are derived from FEMA's National Risk Index, which analyzes expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience for each hazard type.
How does Oregon County risk compare to the Missouri average?
Oregon County's composite risk percentile is 49th, compared to the Missouri state average of 51th percentile. The state's overall risk rating is Relatively Low. This means Oregon County faces lower natural disaster risk than the typical county in Missouri.
Is Oregon County at risk for earthquake?
Yes, Oregon County's earthquake risk is at the 82th percentile nationally. This places it in the top quartile for this hazard type. For flooding specifically, Oregon County is at the 46th percentile.
How is natural disaster risk measured?
FEMA's National Risk Index (NRI) calculates risk scores for 18 natural hazard types across all U.S. counties and census tracts. The composite score combines Expected Annual Loss (estimated dollar losses from each hazard), Social Vulnerability (demographic factors affecting disaster impact), and Community Resilience (ability to recover). Percentile scores rank each county against all 3,144 U.S. counties, and risk ratings range from Very Low to Very High.
Is Oregon County a safe place to live?
Oregon County's composite risk score of 49th percentile is below the Missouri state average of 51th percentile, indicating relatively lower exposure to natural hazards. However, no county is completely risk-free. The primary hazard type is earthquake at the 82th percentile. Residents should still maintain emergency preparedness plans and appropriate insurance coverage.

Counties with Similar Risk

Marion County

Missouri

-0.8

Relatively Low

48th percentile

Madison County

Missouri

+2.2

Relatively Low

51th percentile

Perry County

Missouri

-2.5

Relatively Low

46th percentile

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

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.

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