Moderate Risk Missouri  ·  Tornado / New Madrid Earthquake

Pemiscot County MO

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

7/ 10
Threat Score
Population
16
Area
492
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Tornado / New Madrid Earthquake
FEMA Disasters
8
federally declared

Pemiscot County MO in Missouri faces tornado / new madrid earthquake risk across its 492 square mile area. Caruthersville in the Missouri Bootheel sits on the New Madrid fault with extreme risk. Pemiscot serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.

// Preparedness Recommendations

  • Identify an interior room or storm shelter.
  • Monitor NOAA weather alerts continuously.
  • Keep emergency kit accessible at all times.
  • Prepare for sudden power outages.

// Recommended Supplies

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

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score 7 / 10    Moderate Risk
Primary Hazard Tornado / New Madrid Earthquake
Secondary Hazard Mississippi River Flooding
FEMA Flood Zone Moderate
Federally Declared Disasters 8
Last Major Event 2019 Mississippi River Flooding
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (573) 333-4203
Emergency Shelters 3 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Pemiscot County MO
State Missouri (MO)
Population 16
Area 492 sq miles
FEMA Region Moderate

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