Natural Disaster Risk in Puxico

Natural Hazard Profile: Puxico, Missouri

Located in the interior eastern United States in Stoddard County, Puxico is a town of roughly 3,204 residents. The humid continental climate that characterizes this part of Missouri — marked by hot summers, cold winters, and collision of multiple air masses — directly influences the types and severity of natural hazards present, making Puxico a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

FEMA rates Puxico's composite natural disaster risk at 6.7 out of 10 — high risk. Seismic activity is the dominant hazard, with the community situated in or near an active tectonic zone capable of producing damaging ground shaking. Residents should also account for ice storm and heat risk in their preparedness planning.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Puxico's natural disaster risk is well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly above the 5.9/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by earthquake and ice storm, as measured by FEMA across Stoddard County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a high natural disaster risk rating, Puxico residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for earthquake and secondary hazards, registering for emergency alerts, and maintaining a household emergency kit are practical steps that can significantly reduce impact during a major event.