Branson, MO
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Branson is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Taney County, MO. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, landslide, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Branson
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Branson's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Branson itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Taney County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Branson along with the rest of the county, not a Branson-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 67.9 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 89.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 76 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 88.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 77.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 79.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 45.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 67.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 38.3 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 97.5 | Very High |
| Landslide | 92.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 85.6 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 75.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 82.6 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Taney County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Branson, MO at risk of?
Branson is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Taney County, where Branson is located, are ice storm, landslide, and inland flooding.
What is Branson's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Taney County, where Branson is located, scoring 97.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Branson a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Branson carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Taney County.
Has Branson had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 30 tornado, 227 hail, 143 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Branson since 2016.