Government records show 278 natural disaster events affecting the Sappington, MO area (ZIP 63128) — a notably active disaster history. These include 167 hailstorms, 83 extreme heat events, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $146.3M. These events have resulted in 50 recorded deaths and 3,123 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (167 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
Extreme heat events account for 30% 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.
Sappington has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Sappington has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $715K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Sappington has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $97.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
Sappington 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 Sappington was Flash Flood on Jul 26, 2022, which caused $85M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Winter Storm (Nov 30, 2006), causing $40M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 26, 2022 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63128 has experienced 278 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (167 events), extreme heat events (83 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (8 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sappington, MO, with 167 events documented. These events have caused a combined $200K in property damage.
Yes, Sappington (ZIP 63128) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $97.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
Sappington has 9 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 $4.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63128 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 26, 2022. This event caused $85M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $146.3M in property damage in the Sappington, MO area (ZIP 63128). 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 →