Stone County, MO
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Stone County has experienced 24 federally declared disasters since 1973, most recently Covid-19 in 2020. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Stone County's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, ice storm, and landslide, with its top risk rated "Very High" by FEMA's National Risk Index. NOAA records 125 storm events in the county over the past decade.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Stone County has been designated in 24 declarations since 1973, covering 6 disaster types including severe storm (13), flood (4), severe ice storm (3).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 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 |
| 2011 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 2011 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 2009 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 2009 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
Showing the 10 most recent of 24 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 | 64.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Relatively Moderate | 74.7 | 47 | 0 | $2.0M |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low | 66.3 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate | 81.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate | 69.1 | 8 | 0 | $605K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 39.3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Relatively Low | 62.6 | 68 | 0 | $277K |
| Strong Wind | Very High | 99.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate | 72.2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High | 94 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low | 59.4 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate | 68.6 | 2 | 0 | $155K |
| Drought | Relatively Low | 49.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate | 89.7 | 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
Stone County ranks in the 43rd 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 | 43rd | Low |
| Socioeconomic status | 73rd | Moderate |
| Household characteristics | 20th | Very low |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 10th | Very low |
| Housing type & transportation | 34th | 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 | 64th | Relatively High |
| Risk to homes | 61st | Relatively High |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 81.5% | — |
NOAA tracked 125 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 60 in 2016–20 vs 65 in 2021–25 (+8% — 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 Stone County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Stone County, Missouri are strong wind, ice storm, and landslide. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Has Stone County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Stone County has received 24 federal disaster declarations since 1973, including declarations in 2020. The most common disaster type on record is severe storm (13 declarations).
Has Stone County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
No federal disaster declarations have been recorded for Stone County since the start of 2024. Its most recent declaration on record is Covid-19 in 2020.
How does Stone County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Greene County, MO has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Moderate) and Carroll County, AR has the lowest (Relatively Low). Stone County is rated Relatively Low overall.
How is Stone County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Stone 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. Stone County's composite score of 77 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 77% of US counties.