Kirksville, MO
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Kirksville is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk — among the lowest-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Adair County, MO. The county's highest-rated hazards are landslide, tornado, and heat wave.
Storm events near Kirksville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Kirksville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Kirksville 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 Adair County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Kirksville along with the rest of the county, not a Kirksville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 42.9 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 31.4 | Very Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 39.2 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 66.1 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 75.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 27.3 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 48.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 58.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 10 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 18.5 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 85.6 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 45.3 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 50.1 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 21 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Adair County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Kirksville, MO at risk of?
Kirksville is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the lowest-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for Adair County, where Kirksville is located, are landslide, tornado, and heat wave.
What is Kirksville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Landslide is the highest-rated hazard for Adair County, where Kirksville is located, scoring 85.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Low").
Is Kirksville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Kirksville carries among the lowest-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very Low" for Adair County.
Has Kirksville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 3 tornado, 44 hail, 12 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Kirksville since 2016.