ZIP code 63101, covering Saint Louis, MO, has 184 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 83 extreme heat events, 79 hailstorms, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $79M. These events have resulted in 42 recorded deaths and 3,128 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Saint Louis is extreme heat events, with 83 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. 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.
Hailstorms account for 43% of the disaster record here, with 79 events documented. Of these, 2 (3%) 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 $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Saint Louis has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $8.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
Saint Louis has experienced 6 tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
Saint Louis has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $259K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 19, 2006.
Saint Louis 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 Saint Louis was Winter Storm on Nov 30, 2006, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 1, 1983), causing $25M in damages. Flood on Jun 2, 2019 also caused significant damage ($8.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63101 has experienced 184 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include extreme heat events (83 events), hailstorms (79 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is extreme heat events, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Extreme heat events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Louis, MO, with 83 events documented.
Yes, Saint Louis (ZIP 63101) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
Saint Louis has 6 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 $25.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63101 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 $79M in property damage in the Saint Louis, MO area (ZIP 63101). 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 →