Natural Disasters in Missouri: History & Risk Data
101,998 recorded disaster events across 1,003 ZIP codes.
State Statistics
Event Timeline
Hazard Breakdown
Most Affected ZIP Codes in Missouri
📊 Missouri Disaster Profile
Missouri has one of the most extensive natural disaster records in the United States, with 101,998 documented events spread across 1,003 ZIP codes. The cumulative documented property damage stands at $60.5B. A total of 8,753 fatalities have been attributed to natural disasters in the state.
⚠️ Hazard Distribution
Hailstorms lead Missouri's disaster profile with 66,601 events (65%), causing $14.2B in property damage. Other significant hazards include tornadoes (9,618 events, $22.8B in damages), extreme heat events (6,863 events, $6.1M in damages), and floods (5,827 events, $10B in damages). Missouri has no recorded hurricanes in the dataset.
📍 Geographic Impact
The most disaster-affected areas in Missouri include ZIP 65802 (393 events, $248.3M in damages), ZIP 65803 (341 events, $179M in damages), and ZIP 63146 (337 events, $846.3M in damages).
📈 Trends Over Time
Disaster frequency in Missouri has increased markedly over time. The average annual event count in recent decades is roughly 442% higher than in earlier periods of the record. The year 2011 stands out as particularly active, with 6,068 events recorded — likely driven by a major weather system or disaster season.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions — Missouri
What natural disasters occur in Missouri?
Missouri has experienced 101,998 documented natural disaster events. The hazard types recorded include hailstorms (66,601), tornadoes (9,618), extreme heat events (6,863), floods (5,827), blizzards (5,488), severe wind events (5,043), wildfires (1,078), extreme cold events (1,004), and earthquakes (476). The most common hazard is hailstorms, accounting for 65% of all events.
What are the most disaster-prone areas in Missouri?
Based on historical records, the most disaster-affected ZIP codes in Missouri are ZIP 65802 (393 events), ZIP 65803 (341 events), ZIP 63146 (337 events), ZIP 63131 (321 events), and ZIP 63114 (320 events). These areas have the highest concentration of recorded natural disaster events in the state.
How much damage have natural disasters caused in Missouri?
Natural disasters have caused a documented $60.5B in property damage across Missouri. This total is based on records from FEMA, NOAA, and USGS, covering events from the 1950s onward. The actual figure is likely higher, as not all events have complete damage records.
About This Data
State-level data aggregated from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →