Government records show 311 natural disaster events affecting the Kirkwood, MO area (ZIP 63122) — a notably active disaster history. These include 198 hailstorms, 83 extreme heat events, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $473.4M. These events have resulted in 59 recorded deaths and 3,276 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (198 total). Of these, 4 (2%) 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 $401.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
Extreme heat events account for 27% 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.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 $26.8M in documented property damage. 12 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
Kirkwood has experienced 10 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 May 26, 2024.
Kirkwood has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $501K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 19, 2025.
Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood was 2.5" Hail on Apr 10, 2001, which caused $400M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Nov 30, 2006), causing $40M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Feb 10, 1959 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63122 has experienced 311 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (198 events), extreme heat events (83 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (10 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kirkwood, MO, with 198 events documented. These events have caused a combined $401.6M in property damage.
Yes, Kirkwood (ZIP 63122) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $501K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 19, 2025.
Kirkwood has 11 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 $26.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63122 was 2.5" Hail, which occurred on Apr 10, 2001. This event caused $400M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $473.4M in property damage in the Kirkwood, MO area (ZIP 63122). 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 →