We strive to provide helpful, up-to-date information when natural disasters occur in Missouri. We aim to keep you safe and informed of hazardous conditions, such as floods, droughts, bacteria in the water and other dangerous conditions.
Alerts and Advisories
Notice
Gov. Mike Kehoe declared a State of Emergency and directs the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan be activated in response to the ongoing and forecasted severe storm systems - Executive Order 26-08
Severe Weather
For watches, warnings and advisories currently in effect for Missouri, visit the National Weather Service's State of Missouri Weather Dashboard. For current travel conditions, visit the Missouri Department of Transportation's Traveler Info Map.
News
- Notice of Waiver Extension Pursuant to Executive Order 26-07 - Feb. 27, 2026
- Notice of Waiver Extension Pursuant to Executive Order 26-06 - Feb. 2, 2026
- Notice of Waiver Extension Pursuant to Executive Order 25-38 - Jan. 2, 2026
- Notice of Waiver Extension Pursuant to Executive Order 25-31 - Oct. 30, 2025
- Notice of Waiver Extension Pursuant to Executive Order 25-28 - Aug. 29, 2025
- Notice of Waiver Extension Pursuant to Executive Orders 25-27 - June 30, 2025
- Notice of Waiver Extension Pursuant to Executive Order 25-22 - April 14, 2025
- Notice of Waiver Pursuant to Executive Order 25-20 - March 20, 2025
Advisories/ Executive Orders
- Governor Kehoe declares a State of Emergency in response to forecasted severe storm systems - EO 26-08
- Governor Kehoe extends Executive Order 26-06 until March 31, 2026 - EO 26-07
- Governor Kehoe extends Executive Order 25-38 until Feb. 28, 2026 - EO 26-06
- Governor Kehoe extends Executive Order 25-31 until Jan. 1, 2026 - EO 25-38
- Governor Kehoe extends Executive Order 25-28 until Dec. 31, 2025 - EO 25-31
- Governor Kehoe extends portions of Executive Order 25-27 - EO 25-28
- Governor Kehoe extends Executive Orders 25-23 and 25-24 until Aug. 31, 2025 - EO 25-27
- Governor Kehoe extends Executive Order 25-20 until June 30, 2025 - EO 25-23
- Governor Kehoe extends Executive Order 25-20 until May 14, 2025 - EO 25-22
- Governor orders MoDNR to temporarily waive specific statutes and administrative rules to best serve the interests of public health and safety during the recovery period following the severe weather and tornado events that started March 14, 2025 - EO 25-20
Drought
Gov. Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 25-29 on Sept. 22, 2025, declaring a drought alert in Missouri effective until Dec. 1, 2025. This order was later extended until April 1, 2026. The Climate and Weather Committee meets regularly to monitor drought conditions according to the state's Missouri Drought Mitigation and Response Plan. The department encourages the public to submit information and photographs about conditions in their area in order to help local, state and national decision-makers assess drought conditions and impacts in Missouri. If you would like to submit drought-related conditions and impacts for your area, please fill out the survey form at Condition Monitoring Observer Reports (CMOR).
News
- Governor Kehoe Signs Executive Order 25-29 Declaring Drought Alert in Missouri
- Drought Assessment Committee holds first meeting of 2025
Advisories/ Executive Orders
- Governor Extends Executive Order 25-29 until April 1, 2026 - EO 25-34
- Governor Declares a Drought Alert in Missouri until Dec. 1, 2025 - EO 25-29
- County Burn Bans in Missouri - Missouri Department of Public Safety
Fire
During times of drought, wildfire prevention is of key importance for public safety. Visit the National Weather Service’s Fire Weather Outlooks webpage before conducting any prescribed burns on your property, or other activities that may ignite a wildfire.
News
- No news is available at this time.
Advisories/ Executive Orders
- County Burn Bans in Missouri - Missouri Department of Public Safety
Flooding
For watches, warnings and advisories currently in effect for Missouri, visit the National Weather Service's State of Missouri Weather Dashboard. For current travel conditions, visit the Missouri Department of Transportation's Traveler Info Map. For current flood inundation and drought extent maps, download the department's Flood and Drought Monitoring Application.
Note: When rivers or streams are at moderate or major flood levels, boating in these conditions has greater risks and dangers than during normal conditions. For the safety of boaters and to prevent impacts to local infrastructure, boating in these conditions is not recommended. When counties, towns and communities are actively conducting flood fighting activities, recreational boating in areas of active flood fights can adversely impact these efforts.
News
- The department will close Missouri state parks, or areas of a state park, due to road, campground or trail flooding. Be sure to check the State Park and Site Advisories map before you make plans to visit a Missouri state park.
Advisories/ Executive Orders
Geologic Hazards
News
- No news is available at this time.
Advisories/ Executive Orders
- No advisories currently exist.
HazMat Incident
News
- No news is available at this time.
Advisories/ Executive Orders
- No advisories currently exist.
Heat
For heat-related alerts currently in effect for Missouri, visit the National Weather Service's State of Missouri Weather Dashboard.
News
- No news is available at this time.
Advisories/ Executive Orders
- No advisories currently exist.
Contact Information
Department of Natural Resources
1101 Riverside Drive
P.O. Box 176
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0176
United States