Marshall, MO
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Marshall is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Saline County, MO. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, heat wave, and cold wave.
Storm events near Marshall
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Marshall's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Marshall 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 Saline County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Marshall along with the rest of the county, not a Marshall-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 30.2 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 58.5 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 60.1 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 81 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 60.5 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 72.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 82.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 43.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 25.4 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 44.6 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 62.5 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 29.5 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 46.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 12.7 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Saline County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Marshall, MO at risk of?
Marshall 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 Saline County, where Marshall is located, are drought, heat wave, and cold wave.
What is Marshall's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Saline County, where Marshall is located, scoring 82.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Marshall a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Marshall carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Saline County.
Has Marshall had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 6 tornado, 32 hail, 40 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Marshall since 2016.