Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 63071 in Richwoods, MO. These include 17 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 6 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $365K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 69 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (17 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Richwoods has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
Richwoods has experienced 6 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 3 (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 Jun 27, 2012.
Richwoods has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $315K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 21, 2008.
Richwoods has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 7, 2011.
Richwoods has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 11, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Richwoods was Winter Storm on Dec 1, 2006, which caused $215K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63071 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme heat events (6 events), blizzards (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Richwoods, MO, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Richwoods (ZIP 63071) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 11, 2016.
Richwoods has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 7, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63071 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Dec 1, 2006. This event caused $215K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $365K in property damage in the Richwoods, MO area (ZIP 63071). 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 →