Fulton, MO
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Fulton is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Callaway County, MO. The county's highest-rated hazards are heat wave, landslide, and earthquake.
Storm events near Fulton
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Fulton's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Fulton 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 Callaway County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Fulton along with the rest of the county, not a Fulton-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 66.2 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 68.4 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 75.9 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 91.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 61.6 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 68.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 57.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 71.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 19.2 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 71.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 91.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 71.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 62.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 73.9 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Callaway County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Fulton, MO at risk of?
Fulton 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 Callaway County, where Fulton is located, are heat wave, landslide, and earthquake.
What is Fulton's biggest natural hazard risk?
Heat Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Callaway County, where Fulton is located, scoring 91.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Fulton a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Fulton carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Callaway County.
Has Fulton had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 7 tornado, 53 hail, 29 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Fulton since 2016.