Federal records document 133 natural disaster events in the High Ridge, MO area (ZIP 63049). These include 110 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.8M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 192 injuries.
With 110 recorded incidents (83% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
High Ridge has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $26.1M in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 18, 2024.
High Ridge has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
High Ridge 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.
High Ridge has experienced 4 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 14, 2006.
High Ridge has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 22, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for High Ridge was EF4 Tornado on Feb 10, 1959, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 10 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Dec 31, 2010), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63049 has experienced 133 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (110 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (4 events), extreme heat events (4 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in High Ridge, MO, with 110 events documented. These events have caused a combined $150K in property damage.
Yes, High Ridge (ZIP 63049) 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.
High Ridge has 7 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 $26.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 18, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63049 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 10, 1959. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 10 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.8M in property damage in the High Ridge, MO area (ZIP 63049). 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 →