Moderate Risk Iowa  ·  Tornado / Mississippi River Flooding

Muscatine County IA

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  LAST UPDATED: Mar 2026

6/ 10
Threat Score
Population
42
Area
440
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Tornado / Mississippi River Flooding
FEMA Disasters
7
federally declared

Muscatine County IA in Iowa faces tornado / mississippi river flooding risk across its 440 square mile area. Muscatine on the Mississippi River serves this east Iowa county. Muscatine serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.

// Preparedness Recommendations

  • Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
  • Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
  • Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
  • Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.

// Recommended Supplies

Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score 6 / 10    Moderate Risk
Primary Hazard Tornado / Mississippi River Flooding
Secondary Hazard Blizzard
FEMA Flood Zone Moderate
Federally Declared Disasters 7
Last Major Event 2019 Mississippi River Flooding
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (563) 263-6511
Emergency Shelters 3 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Muscatine County IA
State Iowa (IA)
Population 42
Area 440 sq miles
FEMA Region Moderate

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