Republic, MO
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Republic is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Greene County, MO. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, heat wave, and winter weather.
Storm events near Republic
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Republic's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Republic 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 Greene County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Republic along with the rest of the county, not a Republic-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 72.4 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 88.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 92.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 98.1 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 94.9 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 78.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 44.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 93.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 41.3 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 99.5 | Very High |
| Landslide | 54.4 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 95.3 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 87.1 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 97.2 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Greene County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Republic, MO at risk of?
Republic is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Greene County, where Republic is located, are ice storm, heat wave, and winter weather.
What is Republic's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Greene County, where Republic is located, scoring 99.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Republic a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Republic carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Greene County.
Has Republic had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 47 tornado, 321 hail, 348 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Republic since 2016.