Mexico, MO
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Mexico is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Audrain County, MO. The county's highest-rated hazards are heat wave, earthquake, and drought.
Storm events near Mexico
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Mexico's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Mexico 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 Audrain County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Mexico along with the rest of the county, not a Mexico-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 41.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 55.3 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 77.2 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 85.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 55.8 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 64.3 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 76.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 66.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 23.2 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 50.5 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 42.2 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 59.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 56.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 65.1 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Audrain County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Mexico, MO at risk of?
Mexico 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 Audrain County, where Mexico is located, are heat wave, earthquake, and drought.
What is Mexico's biggest natural hazard risk?
Heat Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Audrain County, where Mexico is located, scoring 85.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Mexico a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Mexico carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Audrain County.
Has Mexico had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 9 tornado, 38 hail, 16 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Mexico since 2016.