Ste. Genevieve County, MO
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Ste. Genevieve County has experienced 31 federally declared disasters since 1973, most recently Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding in 2025. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Ste. Genevieve County's highest-rated hazards are heat wave, earthquake, and landslide, with its top risk rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA's National Risk Index. NOAA records 30 storm events in the county over the past decade. Community vulnerability is relatively low (15th percentile nationally), indicating stronger recovery capacity than most US counties.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Ste. Genevieve County has been designated in 31 declarations since 1973, covering 6 disaster types including severe storm (18), flood (7), biological (2).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 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 |
| 2019 | Flood | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, 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 31 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 | Very Low | 36.2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Relatively Low | 52.6 | 4 | 0 | $30K |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low | 81.6 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate | 93.3 | 7 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Relatively Low | 57.9 | 3 | 0 | — |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 32.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Relatively Low | 52.8 | 16 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate | 70.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate | 65.2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low | 34.9 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low | 58.1 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Relatively Low | 29.7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Very Low | 28.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Relatively Low | 77.1 | 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
Ste. Genevieve County ranks in the 15th percentile (Very 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 | 15th | Very low |
| Socioeconomic status | 17th | Very low |
| Household characteristics | 30th | Low |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 9th | Very low |
| Housing type & transportation | 27th | 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 | 42nd | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk to homes | 40th | Relatively Moderate |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 79.0% | — |
NOAA tracked 30 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 15 in 2016–20 vs 15 in 2021–25 (0% — relatively stable).
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 Ste. Genevieve County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri are heat wave, earthquake, and landslide. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Has Ste. Genevieve County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Ste. Genevieve County has received 31 federal disaster declarations since 1973, including declarations in 2025. The most common disaster type on record is severe storm (18 declarations).
Has Ste. Genevieve County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
Yes. Recent federal disaster declarations for Ste. Genevieve County include Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (2025). See the declarations table above for the full history since 1973.
How does Ste. Genevieve County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Jefferson County, MO has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Moderate) and Monroe County, IL has the lowest (Very Low). Ste. Genevieve County is rated Relatively Low overall.
How is Ste. Genevieve County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Ste. Genevieve 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. Ste. Genevieve County's composite score of 55 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 55% of US counties.