Natural Disaster Risk in Verona

Natural Hazard Profile: Verona, Missouri

Verona, in Barry County, is a small community of about 2,409 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 Verona residents and property owners must navigate.

Verona's overall natural disaster risk is rated 7.2/10 (High) 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 wind and tornado.

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

Verona's high risk designation reflects meaningful exposure to natural hazards. Residents should verify that their insurance covers the area's primary risks, prepare a family emergency plan, and stay informed about seasonal hazard peaks through local weather and emergency management services.