Government records show 219 natural disaster events affecting the Bridgeton, MO area (ZIP 63044) — a notably active disaster history. These include 165 hailstorms, 19 severe wind events, and 17 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $799.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 117 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (165 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $504.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (24%) 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 $272.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (67%) 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). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 4, 2018.
Bridgeton 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Bridgeton has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (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 $20.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bridgeton was 1.5" Hail on Apr 10, 2001, which caused $300M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 22, 2011), causing $250M in damages. 2" Hail on Apr 10, 2001 also caused significant damage ($100M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63044 has experienced 219 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (165 events), severe wind events (19 events), tornadoes (17 events), extreme heat events (12 events), floods (4 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bridgeton, MO, with 165 events documented. These events have caused a combined $504.8M in property damage.
Yes, Bridgeton (ZIP 63044) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Bridgeton has 17 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 $272.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63044 was 1.5" Hail, which occurred on Apr 10, 2001. This event caused $300M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $799.1M in property damage in the Bridgeton, MO area (ZIP 63044). 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 →