Natural Disaster Risk in Greenfield

Natural Hazard Profile: Greenfield, Missouri

Greenfield, in Dade County, is a small community of about 2,434 situated in the interior eastern United States. Its humid continental climate brings hot summers, cold winters, and collision of multiple air masses, and in particular year-round severe weather including tornadoes, ice storms, and floods. These conditions collectively define the natural hazard environment that Greenfield residents and property owners must navigate.

Greenfield's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.3/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Freezing rain and ice accretion are the primary winter hazard, with glaze ice events capable of downing power lines, snapping tree limbs, and making roads impassable for days. Secondary hazards include drought and heat.

Within Missouri, Greenfield's risk is, slightly below the 5.9/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Dade County identifies ice storm as the foremost hazard, followed by drought and heat. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a moderate risk rating, Greenfield residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for ice storm is recommended.