Springfield, MO
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Springfield 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 Springfield
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Springfield's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Springfield 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 Springfield along with the rest of the county, not a Springfield-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 Springfield, MO at risk of?
Springfield 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 Springfield is located, are ice storm, heat wave, and winter weather.
What is Springfield's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Greene County, where Springfield is located, scoring 99.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Springfield a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Springfield 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 Springfield had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 42 tornado, 323 hail, 407 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Springfield since 2016.