Government records show 321 natural disaster events affecting the Des Peres, MO area (ZIP 63131) — a notably active disaster history. These include 205 hailstorms, 83 extreme heat events, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $499.3M. These events have resulted in 61 recorded deaths and 3,487 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (205 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $401.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
Extreme heat events account for 26% 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 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 $53.3M in documented property damage. 14 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 3% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $155K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Des Peres has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $403K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Des Peres 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 Des Peres 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 63131 has experienced 321 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (205 events), extreme heat events (83 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (11 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 Des Peres, MO, with 205 events documented. These events have caused a combined $401.7M in property damage.
Yes, Des Peres (ZIP 63131) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $403K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Des Peres has 13 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 $53.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63131 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 $499.3M in property damage in the Des Peres, MO area (ZIP 63131). 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 →