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Wright County, Missouri

Wright County recorded 23 federal disaster and emergency declarations since FY2000 (through FY2025): 17 major disasters, 6 emergencies, and 0 fire-management declarations. Its most common hazard is severe storm.

Highlighted: Wright County, MO

Totals: FY2000–FY2025 · Page last rebuilt Sep 12, 2026 · the current in-progress fiscal year is not included in totals

23
Declarations since FY2000
17
Major disasters (DR)
6
Emergencies (EM)
0
Fire management (FM)
May 2025
Most recent
$5.0M
Federal PA obligated (top: roads and bridges)

The federal disaster record for Wright County runs between 2002 and 2025, covering 23 declarations in all. Its most recent major disaster declaration was Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Wildfires in 2025. The hazards behind these declarations were most often severe storm, severe ice storm, and flood. Since 2000, FEMA has obligated about $5.0 million in Public Assistance funding to the jurisdiction, most of it for roads and bridges.

Risk and vulnerability context

Historical declarations show what has happened here. These national datasets add context about underlying natural-hazard risk and community vulnerability.

County FIPS 29229
CDC / ATSDR

Social Vulnerability Index

2022 county-level SVI
74.9
overall percentile nationally

Approximately 74.9% of U.S. counties have an equal or lower overall SVI ranking.

Socioeconomic status91.5
Household characteristics95.6
Racial and ethnic minority status14.6
Housing type and transportation23.3

Higher percentiles indicate greater relative social vulnerability within the CDC SVI framework. CDC SVI documentation

FEMA

National Risk Index

December 2025
57.4
overall risk score
Relatively Low
Expected annual loss$13.3MVery Low
NRI social vulnerability85.5Very High
Community resilience30.5Relatively Low

The NRI combines expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience to describe relative natural-hazard risk. FEMA NRI documentation

About these measures: CDC Social Vulnerability Index and FEMA National Risk Index Social Vulnerability are separate measures built with different methods. They are shown side by side for context and should not be interpreted as equivalent scores.

Federal Public Assistance by category

Federal share obligated to this jurisdiction under FEMA Public Assistance since 2000, grouped by damage category. Figures are rounded to the nearest dollar and reflect obligations, which may change as projects close out.

CategoryProjectsFederal share obligated
Roads and bridges(C)98$3,867,488
Utilities(F)9$772,392
Debris removal(A)15$195,888
Emergency protective measures(B)12$82,465
Buildings and equipment(E)2$29,054
Management costs(Z)5$22,836
Parks and recreation(G)1$2,770
All categories142$4,972,893

Recovery funding, how fast it came

For each disaster, the wait from the declaration to the first federal obligation (amber), then the federal share obligating after that (teal), on a shared 3-year scale. Typical wait to the first obligation here: about 167 days. An obligation is the federal share committed to the recipient state, not funds disbursed to the locality, which comes later and is not shown.

Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding 2025$2.3M
132 days to first federal obligation
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding 2020$298K
88 days to first federal obligation
Covid-19 Pandemic 2020$28K
650 days to first federal obligation
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding 2019$400K
246 days to first federal obligation
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding 2017$256K
124 days to first federal obligation
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding 2016$89K
203 days to first federal obligation
Declared1 yr2 yr3 yr

Assistance to households (Individual Assistance)

FEMA Individual Assistance to households in this jurisdiction, combined across the Housing Assistance owner and renter programs. Valid registrations are households that applied within a designated Individual Assistance area; approved counts and dollars are the households FEMA found eligible under the Individuals and Households Program. Figures are self-reported and drawn from NEMIS through OpenFEMA, not audited, and Individual Assistance exists only for disasters where it was designated, so many jurisdictions show none.

114
valid registrations
37
households approved
$263,596
total IHP approved
Assistance typeApproved amount
Repair and replacement$137,364
Rental assistance$5,112
Other needs$121,120

Hazard mitigation, what has been funded here

Federal Hazard Mitigation Assistance obligated to this jurisdiction to reduce future disaster losses, across the FEMA mitigation programs. This is the record of past mitigation investment a local hazard mitigation plan documents. Figures are federal share obligated, reported through OpenFEMA and not audited, and are separate from the Public Assistance funding above.

$3,461,070
federal mitigation share
5
funded projects
1
property mitigated
ProgramProjectsFederal share obligated
Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities(BRIC)1$2,024,316
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program(HMGP)3$1,186,754
Pre-Disaster Mitigation(PDM)1$250,000

State declarations (governor)

Emergency declarations issued by the governor of this state, which are separate from and usually precede a federal declaration. A declaration is listed here when NOAA Storm Events recorded reports of the matched hazard in this jurisdiction while the order was in effect. That is evidence of local impact during a declared state emergency. It is not a statement that the governor named this jurisdiction in the order, since most state declarations apply statewide and name no localities at all. Hazard categories come from the order text. Damage figures are NOAA storm report estimates for this jurisdiction only, not the cost of the declaration.

29
state declarations with local storm evidence
83
statewide on record

Archive coverage for Missouri: 2000-present Secretary of State year indexes and legal order text.; Collection failed: Missouri adapter: scrape failed

SignedOrderDeclarationHazards reported hereReported damage
Mar 5, 202626-08Gov. Mike Kehoe declares a State of Emergency and directs the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan be activated in response to the ongoing and forecasted severe storm systems. (Mar. 5)HailNot reported
Mar 14, 202525-19Gov. Mike Kehoe declares a State of Emergency and directs the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan be activated due to forecasted severe storm systems beginning on March 14, 2025. (Mar. 14)Hail, Tornado$25,000
Nov 5, 202424-14Gov. Michael Parson declares a State of Emergency and directs the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan be activated due to ongoing and forecasted severe storm systems. (Nov. 5)Flash Flood, Heavy Rain$1,760,000
May 21, 201919-08Gov. Michael Parson declares a State of Emergency and directs the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan be activated due to severe weather that began on April 29, 2019. (May 21)Thunderstorm Wind, Tornado$5,000,000
Apr 28, 201717-12Gov. Eric Greitens declares a State of Emergency and directs the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan be activated due to severe weather beginning on April 28, 2017. (Apr. 28)Flash Flood, Hail, Heavy Rain$2,000,000
Mar 7, 201717-08Gov. Eric Greitens declares a State of Emergency and directs the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan be activated due to severe weather that began on March 6, 2017. (Mar. 7)Hail, Thunderstorm Wind$6,000
May 27, 201616-07Gov. Jay Nixon declares a State of Emergency and directs the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan be activated due to severe weather that began on May 25, 2016. (May 27)HailNot reported
Dec 27, 201515-10Gov. Jay Nixon declares a State of Emergency and directs the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan be activated due to severe weather that began on December 22, 2015. (Dec. 27)Flash Flood$500,000
Jun 18, 201515-03Gov. Jay Nixon declares a State of Emergency and directs the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan be activated due to severe weather that began on May 15, 2015. (June 18)Flash Flood, Heavy Rain$300,000
Aug 6, 201313-11Gov. Jay Nixon declares a State of Emergency and directs the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan be activated due to severe weather that began on August 2, 2013. (Aug. 6)Flash Flood, Heavy Rain, Thunderstorm Wind$140,000
May 31, 201313-10Gov. Jay Nixon declares a State of Emergency and directs the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan be activated due to severe weather that began on May 29, 2013. (May 31)Flash Flood, Heavy RainNot reported
Apr 19, 201313-07Gov. Jay Nixon declares a State of Emergency and directs the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan be activated due to severe weather that began on April 16, 2013. (Apr. 19)Flash Flood, Heavy RainNot reported
Apr 10, 201313-06Gov. Jay Nixon declares a State of Emergency and directs the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan be activated in response to severe weather that began on April 10, 2013. (Apr. 10)Flash Flood, HailNot reported
Feb 29, 201212-03Gov. Jay Nixon declares a State of Emergency and directs the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan be activated due to severe weather that began on February 28, 2012. (Feb. 29)Thunderstorm Wind$2,000
Apr 22, 201111-06Gov. Jay Nixon declares a State of Emergency and directs the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan be activated in response to severe weather that began on April 22, 2011. (Apr. 22)Flash Flood, Hail$665,000
Dec 31, 201010-27Gov. Jay Nixon declares a State of Emergency and directs the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan be activated in response to severe weather that began on December 30, 2010. (Dec. 31)Hail, Thunderstorm WindNot reported
May 14, 200909-21Gov. Jay Nixon declares a State of Emergency and directs the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan to remain activated due to severe weather that began on May 8, 2009. (May 14)HailNot reported
May 8, 200909-19Gov. Jay Nixon declares a State of Emergency and directs the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan be activated in response to severe weather that began on May 8, 2009. (May 8)Thunderstorm Wind, Tornado$53,000
Sep 15, 200808-31Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder, upon express delegation of Gov. Matt Blunt, declares a State of Emergency and directs the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan to be activated due to severe weather that began on September 11, 2008. (Sep. 15)Flash FloodNot reported
Apr 1, 200808-14Gov. Matt Blunt declares a State of Emergency and directs the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan be activated in response to severe weather that began on March 31, 2008. (Apr. 1)Flash Flood, HailNot reported
Mar 18, 200808-10Gov. Matt Blunt declares a State of Emergency and directs the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan be activated in response to severe weather that began on March 17, 2008. (Mar. 18)Flash Flood$1,000,000
Jan 11, 200808-02Gov. Matt Blunt declares a State of Emergency and directs the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan be activated in response to severe weather that began on January 7, 2008. (Jan. 11)Hail, Thunderstorm Wind, Tornado$100,000
Sep 23, 200606-31Gov. Matt Blunt declares a State of Emergency and directs the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan be activated in response to severe storms that began September 22, 2006. (Sep. 23)Hail$2,000
Jul 20, 200606-25Gov. Matt Blunt declares a State of Emergency and directs the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan be activated in response to severe weather that began on July 19, 2006. (July 20)Thunderstorm WindNot reported
Apr 3, 200606-17Gov. Matt Blunt declares a State of Emergency and directs the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan be activated in response to severe weather that began on March 8, 2006. (Apr. 3)HailNot reported
Apr 3, 200606-16Gov. Matt Blunt declares a State of Emergency and directs the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan be activated in response to severe weather that began March 29, 2006. (Apr. 3)HailNot reported
Apr 3, 200606-14Gov. Matt Blunt declares a State of Emergency and directs the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan be activated in response to severe weather that began on April 2, 2006. (Apr. 3)HailNot reported
Mar 13, 200606-12Gov. Matt Blunt declares a State of Emergency and directs the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan be activated in response to the severe weather that began on March 11, 2006. (Mar. 13)Hail, Tornado$450,000
May 5, 200303-12Gov. Bob Holden declares a State of Emergency due to severe weather beginning on May 4, 2003, and directs the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan be activated. (May 5)HailNot reported

Source: state executive order archives collected by DisasterData Plus, joined to NOAA Storm Events. See the Plus overview for per-state coverage and method.

Most common hazards

Previous occurrences, for your mitigation plan

Every local hazard mitigation plan must document previous occurrences of each hazard. Here is that record for Wright County, sourced to OpenFEMA and refreshed weekly. Copy it straight into your plan.

HazardDateFEMA declarationType
Severe StormMay 21, 2025DR-4867-MODR
Severe StormJan 1, 2025DR-4855-MODR
Severe StormJul 9, 2020DR-4552-MODR
BiologicalMar 26, 2020DR-4490-MODR
BiologicalMar 13, 2020EM-3482-MOEM
Severe StormJul 9, 2019DR-4451-MODR
FloodJun 2, 2017DR-4317-MODR
FloodJan 21, 2016DR-4250-MODR
FloodJan 2, 2016EM-3374-MOEM
Severe StormAug 7, 2015DR-4238-MODR
Severe StormSep 6, 2013DR-4144-MODR
Severe StormMay 9, 2011DR-1980-MODR
Severe StormFeb 3, 2011EM-3317-MOEM
Severe StormJun 19, 2009DR-1847-MODR
Severe Ice StormJan 30, 2009EM-3303-MOEM
Severe StormNov 13, 2008DR-1809-MODR
Severe StormMar 19, 2008DR-1749-MODR
Severe Ice StormMar 12, 2008DR-1748-MODR
Severe Ice StormDec 12, 2007EM-3281-MOEM
Severe Ice StormJan 15, 2007DR-1676-MODR
Severe StormMar 16, 2006DR-1631-MODR
HurricaneSep 10, 2005EM-3232-MOEM
Severe StormMay 6, 2002DR-1412-MODR

Every declaration on record

DR = Major disaster (Stafford Act) · EM = Emergency declaration · FM = Fire management assistance

Showing 23 declarations

DateNumberTypeHazardTitle
May 21, 2025DR-4867-MODRSevere StormSevere Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Wildfires
Jan 1, 2025DR-4855-MODRSevere StormSevere Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding
Jul 9, 2020DR-4552-MODRSevere StormSevere Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding
Mar 26, 2020DR-4490-MODRBiologicalCovid-19 Pandemic
Mar 13, 2020EM-3482-MOEMBiologicalCovid-19
Jul 9, 2019DR-4451-MODRSevere StormSevere Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding
Jun 2, 2017DR-4317-MODRFloodSevere Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding
Jan 21, 2016DR-4250-MODRFloodSevere Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding
Jan 2, 2016EM-3374-MOEMFloodSevere Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding
Aug 7, 2015DR-4238-MODRSevere StormSevere Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding
Sep 6, 2013DR-4144-MODRSevere StormSevere Storms, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding
May 9, 2011DR-1980-MODRSevere StormSevere Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding
Feb 3, 2011EM-3317-MOEMSevere StormSevere Winter Storm
Jun 19, 2009DR-1847-MODRSevere StormSevere Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding
Jan 30, 2009EM-3303-MOEMSevere Ice StormSevere Winter Storm
Nov 13, 2008DR-1809-MODRSevere StormSevere Storms, Flooding, And A Tornado
Mar 19, 2008DR-1749-MODRSevere StormSevere Storms And Flooding
Mar 12, 2008DR-1748-MODRSevere Ice StormSevere Winter Storms And Flooding
Dec 12, 2007EM-3281-MOEMSevere Ice StormSevere Winter Storms
Jan 15, 2007DR-1676-MODRSevere Ice StormSevere Winter Storms And Flooding
Mar 16, 2006DR-1631-MODRSevere StormSevere Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding
Sep 10, 2005EM-3232-MOEMHurricaneHurricane Katrina Evacuation
May 6, 2002DR-1412-MODRSevere StormSevere Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding
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How these numbers are built

Drawn from FEMA's OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries, rebuilt each week. A declaration is counted here once for each designated area it names, so a single disaster covering many localities is counted in each one. For that reason these jurisdiction counts do not sum to Missouri's statewide total. This page counts declarations that named this jurisdiction as a designated area. Totals cover complete fiscal years (Oct 1 to Sep 30); the in-progress year may appear in the most-recent list but is not counted in the totals. Uses OpenFEMA data but is not endorsed by or affiliated with FEMA.

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