Neosho, MO
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Neosho is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Newton County, MO. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, heat wave, and tornado.
Storm events near Neosho
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Neosho's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Neosho 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 Newton County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Neosho along with the rest of the county, not a Neosho-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 77.3 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 80 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 69.9 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 90.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 87.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 66.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 78.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 82.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 39.7 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 96 | Very High |
| Landslide | 50.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 60.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 84.7 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 75 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Newton County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Neosho, MO at risk of?
Neosho 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 Newton County, where Neosho is located, are ice storm, heat wave, and tornado.
What is Neosho's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Newton County, where Neosho is located, scoring 96 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Neosho a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Neosho carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Newton County.
Has Neosho had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 25 tornado, 264 hail, 260 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Neosho since 2016.