Gladstone, MO
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Gladstone 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 Clay County, MO. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, hail, and heat wave.
Storm events near Gladstone
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Gladstone's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Gladstone 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 Clay County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Gladstone along with the rest of the county, not a Gladstone-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 69.1 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 87.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 63.7 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 96.7 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 96.2 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 97.7 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 43.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 97.4 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 0 | No Rating |
| Ice Storm | 81.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 76 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 75.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 58.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 78.7 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Clay County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Gladstone, MO at risk of?
Gladstone 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 Clay County, where Gladstone is located, are cold wave, hail, and heat wave.
What is Gladstone's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Clay County, where Gladstone is located, scoring 97.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Gladstone a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Gladstone 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 Clay County.
Has Gladstone had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 25 tornado, 489 hail, 140 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Gladstone since 2016.