Webb City, MO

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 13,391 · Part of Jasper County

Webb City 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 Jasper County, MO. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, tornado, and heat wave.

Storm events near Webb City

NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Webb City's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Webb City itself, not the whole county.

Tornado 29 events
Hail 253 events
Inland Flooding 229 events

County-wide hazard risk

Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Jasper County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Webb City along with the rest of the county, not a Webb City-specific figure.

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 66.3 Relatively Low
Inland Flooding 84.9 Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flooding Not Applicable
Earthquake 79 Relatively Low
Heat Wave 94.4 Relatively Moderate
Tornado 95.6 Relatively High
Avalanche Not Applicable
Cold Wave 70.4 Relatively Moderate
Drought 92.6 Relatively High
Hail 90.7 Relatively Moderate
Hurricane 38.6 Very Low
Ice Storm 96.8 Very High
Landslide 32.6 Very Low
Lightning 88.5 Relatively High
Strong Wind 88.4 Relatively High
Tsunami Not Applicable
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 87.3 Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Jasper County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Webb City, MO at risk of?

Webb City 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 Jasper County, where Webb City is located, are ice storm, tornado, and heat wave.

What is Webb City's biggest natural hazard risk?

Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Jasper County, where Webb City is located, scoring 96.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").

Is Webb City a high-risk area for natural disasters?

Somewhat — Webb City 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 Jasper County.

Has Webb City had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 29 tornado, 253 hail, 229 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Webb City since 2016.