Warrensburg, MO
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Warrensburg is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Johnson County, MO. The county's highest-rated hazards are heat wave, cold wave, and ice storm.
Storm events near Warrensburg
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Warrensburg's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Warrensburg 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 Johnson County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Warrensburg along with the rest of the county, not a Warrensburg-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 28.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 59.7 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 49.6 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 81.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 57.2 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 81.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 62.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 67.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 22.2 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 76.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 60.2 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 48.6 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 39.4 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 72.2 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Johnson County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Warrensburg, MO at risk of?
Warrensburg 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 Johnson County, where Warrensburg is located, are heat wave, cold wave, and ice storm.
What is Warrensburg's biggest natural hazard risk?
Heat Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Johnson County, where Warrensburg is located, scoring 81.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Warrensburg a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Warrensburg carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Johnson County.
Has Warrensburg had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 8 tornado, 112 hail, 50 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Warrensburg since 2016.