Sikeston, MO
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Sikeston is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Scott County, MO. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, ice storm, and tornado.
Storm events near Sikeston
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Sikeston's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Sikeston 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 Scott County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Sikeston along with the rest of the county, not a Sikeston-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 11.3 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 49 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 96.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 85.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 89.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 67.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 74.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 56.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 40.1 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 92.2 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 55.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 62.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 87 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 81.7 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Scott County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
More on Scott County:
Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Sikeston, MO at risk of?
Sikeston 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 Scott County, where Sikeston is located, are earthquake, ice storm, and tornado.
What is Sikeston's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Scott County, where Sikeston is located, scoring 96.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Sikeston a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Sikeston carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Scott County.
Has Sikeston had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 30 tornado, 45 hail, 125 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Sikeston since 2016.