Lebanon, MO
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Lebanon is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Laclede County, MO. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, cold wave, and heat wave.
Storm events near Lebanon
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Lebanon's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Lebanon 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 Laclede County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Lebanon along with the rest of the county, not a Lebanon-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 78.2 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 61.4 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 80.7 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 86.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 58.9 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 87.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 41.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 51.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 21.4 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 97.3 | Very High |
| Landslide | 55.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 73.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 45 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 75.6 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Laclede County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Lebanon, MO at risk of?
Lebanon 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 Laclede County, where Lebanon is located, are ice storm, cold wave, and heat wave.
What is Lebanon's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Laclede County, where Lebanon is located, scoring 97.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Lebanon a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Lebanon carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Laclede County.
Has Lebanon had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 19 tornado, 117 hail, 210 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Lebanon since 2016.