Muscatine, IA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Muscatine is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Muscatine County, IA. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, strong wind, and drought.
Storm events near Muscatine
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Muscatine's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Muscatine 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 Muscatine County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Muscatine along with the rest of the county, not a Muscatine-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 60.9 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 62.6 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 54.1 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 76.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 55 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 41.4 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 80.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 91.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 12.9 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 73 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 68.2 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 72.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 91.6 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 67.4 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Muscatine County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Muscatine, IA at risk of?
Muscatine 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 Muscatine County, where Muscatine is located, are hail, strong wind, and drought.
What is Muscatine's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Muscatine County, where Muscatine is located, scoring 91.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Muscatine a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Muscatine carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Muscatine County.
Has Muscatine had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 48 tornado, 128 hail, 93 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Muscatine since 2016.