Camden County, MO
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Camden County has experienced 28 federally declared disasters since 1973, most recently Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding in 2026. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Moderate — near the middle compared to other US counties.
Camden County's highest-rated hazards are landslide, ice storm, and inland flooding, with its top risk rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA's National Risk Index. Recorded storm events have increased 40% over the past five years compared to the prior five-year period.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Camden County has been designated in 28 declarations since 1973, covering 7 disaster types including severe storm (15), flood (4), severe ice storm (4).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 2025 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Wildfires |
| 2023 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2019 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 2017 | Flood | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding |
| 2016 | Flood | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| 2016 | Flood | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| 2015 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Showing the 10 most recent of 28 total declarations since 1973.
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries. A single disaster can produce more than one record per county. Data current through September 2026.
Risk by hazard type
| Hazard | Risk rating | Risk score | Recorded events | Deaths | Prop. damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | Relatively Low | 81.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Relatively Moderate | 93.3 | 24 | 0 | $685K |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low | 79.2 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate | 91.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate | 83.9 | 4 | 0 | $180K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 41.2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate | 77.6 | 72 | 0 | $3.2M |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate | 58 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High | 91.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Very High | 95.5 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate | 78.6 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate | 73.1 | 1 | 0 | $40K |
| Drought | Relatively Low | 31.6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate | 96.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Avalanche | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Tsunami | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Volcanic Activity | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
Scores are 0–100 percentiles relative to all US counties — higher means more exposed, not that a disaster is likely this year. Event counts: NOAA Storm Events 2016–2026; earthquake counts from USGS ComCat (M3.0+, 1996–2026). See the methodology page for details.
Community vulnerability
Camden County ranks in the 35th percentile (Low) for community vulnerability — a measure of how hard disaster impacts tend to hit residents. Higher vulnerability means more displacement, worse health outcomes, and slower recovery after a disaster.
| SVI theme | Percentile | Vulnerability level |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35th | Low |
| Socioeconomic status | 54th | Moderate |
| Household characteristics | 29th | Low |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 16th | Very low |
| Housing type & transportation | 29th | Low |
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022. Percentiles compare counties nationally — higher means more vulnerable relative to other counties. See CDC SVI for full methodology.
Future risk outlook
| Wildfire metric | National percentile | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Burn probability | 79th | Relatively High |
| Risk to homes | 76th | Relatively High |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 59.9% | — |
NOAA tracked 101 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 42 in 2016–20 vs 59 in 2021–25 (+40% — frequency increasing).
Wildfire: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (RDS-2020-0016-2) — modeled values, not annual forecasts. See wildfirerisk.org. Inland flood and heat projections pending data availability; coastal sea-level projections are available for select coastal counties below — see the data page.
Nearby counties
Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards pose the greatest risk in Camden County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Camden County, Missouri are landslide, ice storm, and inland flooding. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Moderate — near the middle compared to other US counties.
Has Camden County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Camden County has received 28 federal disaster declarations since 1973, including declarations in 2026. The most common disaster type on record is severe storm (15 declarations).
Has Camden County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
Yes. Recent federal disaster declarations for Camden County include Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (2026), Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Wildfires (2025). See the declarations table above for the full history since 1973.
How does Camden County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Morgan County, MO has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Low) and Hickory County, MO has the lowest (Very Low). Camden County is rated Relatively Moderate overall.
How is Camden County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Camden County's composite disaster risk index — officially FEMA's National Risk Index (NRI) — scores every US county on a 0–100 percentile scale across 18 natural hazard types, factoring in expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience. Camden County's composite score of 88 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 88% of US counties.