Natural Disasters in Verona, MO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
66.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
63.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
57.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
36.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 92.0 |
| Ice Storm | 90.0 |
| Heat Wave | 84.5 |
| Tornado | 84.1 |
| Drought | 74.9 |
| Winter Weather | 74.3 |
| Earthquake | 71.2 |
| Hail | 63.1 |
| Lightning | 56.9 |
| Wildfire | 53.4 |
| Cold Wave | 51.8 |
| Hurricane | 40.1 |
| Landslide | 23.8 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
20
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Jun 2025
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
10 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Mar 26, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 2, 2017 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 21, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jan 2, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| May 9, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 3, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jun 19, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jan 30, 2009 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Mar 19, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Dec 12, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Sep 21, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 15, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 16, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 6, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| May 6, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Jul 9, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 19, 1973 | Severe Storm | HEAVY RAINS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
34
Total Claims Paid
$657,235
Avg Claim Payout
$19,330
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$7,576,028
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
170
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1463 | Severe Storm(s) | 69 | $5,609,342 |
| DR-1728 | Severe Storm(s) | 22 | $388,507 |
| DR-1749 | Severe Storm(s) | 18 | $382,981 |
| DR-4317 | Flood | 11 | $373,900 |
| DR-4876 | Severe Storm(s) | 18 | $351,412 |
| DR-4250 | Flood | 19 | $329,226 |
| DR-1412 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $140,660 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
7
Federal Funding
$6,101,073
Properties Protected
6
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.04
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 6 | $6,101,073 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Verona has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, ice storm, heat wave. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (10 declarations). 34 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $7,576,028 in public assistance recovery funding. 7 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.