Nixa, MO
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Nixa is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Christian County, MO. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, heat wave, and tornado.
Storm events near Nixa
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Nixa's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Nixa 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 Christian County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Nixa along with the rest of the county, not a Nixa-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 70.4 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 70 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 71 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 89 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 80.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 44.6 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 38.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 66.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 31.4 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 93.8 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 72.2 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 72.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 77.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 75.5 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Christian County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Nixa, MO at risk of?
Nixa 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 Christian County, where Nixa is located, are ice storm, heat wave, and tornado.
What is Nixa's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Christian County, where Nixa is located, scoring 93.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Nixa a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Nixa carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Christian County.
Has Nixa had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 47 tornado, 310 hail, 371 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Nixa since 2016.