Natural Disaster Risk in Wardell

Natural Hazard Profile: Wardell, Missouri

Located in the interior eastern United States in Pemiscot County, Wardell is a small community of about 694. 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 Wardell a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

FEMA rates Wardell's composite natural disaster risk at 6.3 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 drought risk in their preparedness planning.

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

Wardell'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.