Sedalia, MO
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Sedalia is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Pettis County, MO. The county's highest-rated hazards are heat wave, tornado, and cold wave.
Storm events near Sedalia
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Sedalia's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Sedalia 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 Pettis County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Sedalia along with the rest of the county, not a Sedalia-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 51.7 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 60.3 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 69.3 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 87.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 80.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 78.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 75.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 70.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 27.9 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 64.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 62.4 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 46.3 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 67.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 72.6 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Pettis County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Sedalia, MO at risk of?
Sedalia 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 Pettis County, where Sedalia is located, are heat wave, tornado, and cold wave.
What is Sedalia's biggest natural hazard risk?
Heat Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Pettis County, where Sedalia is located, scoring 87.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Sedalia a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Sedalia carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Pettis County.
Has Sedalia had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 11 tornado, 83 hail, 70 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Sedalia since 2016.