Government records show 277 natural disaster events affecting the Fenton, MO area (ZIP 63026) — a notably active disaster history. These include 168 hailstorms, 83 extreme heat events, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $71.8M. These events have resulted in 53 recorded deaths and 3,270 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (168 total). Of these, 2 (1%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
Extreme heat events account for 30% of the disaster record here, with 83 events documented. Of these, 74 (89%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 41 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
Fenton has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $26.4M in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Fenton has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $710K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Fenton has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $380K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Fenton has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $43.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fenton was Winter Storm on Nov 30, 2006, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Feb 10, 1959), causing $25M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 1, 2006 also caused significant damage ($3.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63026 has experienced 277 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (168 events), extreme heat events (83 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (8 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fenton, MO, with 168 events documented. These events have caused a combined $450K in property damage.
Yes, Fenton (ZIP 63026) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $380K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Fenton has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $26.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63026 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Nov 30, 2006. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $71.8M in property damage in the Fenton, MO area (ZIP 63026). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced 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 →