Farmington, MO
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Farmington is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for St. Francois County, MO. The county's highest-rated hazards are heat wave, strong wind, and earthquake.
Storm events near Farmington
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Farmington's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Farmington 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 St. Francois County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Farmington along with the rest of the county, not a Farmington-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 57.3 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 70.4 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 91.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 95.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 85.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 75.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 25 | Very Low |
| Hail | 78.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 36 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 57.4 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 67.8 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 70.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 93.9 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 85.1 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full St. Francois County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Farmington, MO at risk of?
Farmington is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for St. Francois County, where Farmington is located, are heat wave, strong wind, and earthquake.
What is Farmington's biggest natural hazard risk?
Heat Wave is the highest-rated hazard for St. Francois County, where Farmington is located, scoring 95.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Farmington a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Farmington carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for St. Francois County.
Has Farmington had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 21 tornado, 68 hail, 34 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Farmington since 2016.