City of St. Louis hazard data

St. Louis, MO Disaster Risk

FEMA rates relative winter weather risk for the City of St. Louis as very high and reports FEMA annualized frequency of 2.415 per year for the area.

#1 of 8 covered Missouri cities for winter weather risk β†’FEMA relative score 100.0/100 Β· county scale

FEMA summary

St. Louis's winter weather risk is very high at county scale.

FEMA's profile for the City of St. Louis reports FEMA annualized frequency of 2.415 per year for winter weather. FEMA's relative risk rating for the area is very high; the annualized frequency is a separate measure.

Hazard metrics cover FEMA county-equivalent geographies rather than individual addresses or parcels. Use local or state hazard maps before making a property, insurance, retrofit, or evacuation decision.

FEMA annualized frequency

2.415 per year

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FEMA area population
301,414
Data geography
County equivalent
FEMA relative score
100.0/100
FEMA source
v1.19.0

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FEMA NRI profile

Winter Weather

Very High

FEMA combines its area-wide loss estimate and community data in this relative rating. Event frequency appears separately below.

Relative FEMA score

100.0/100

FEMA annualized frequency
2.415 per year
FEMA area loss estimate
$5M
Recorded events
39

How to read this

Occurrence thresholds vary by hazard. The FEMA methodology defines the value for each hazard.

The area loss estimate combines FEMA's modeled losses to buildings, population, and agriculture across City of St. Louis. It is not an estimate for a home or address.

City risk summary

Winter weather risk in St. Louis

For St. Louis, FEMA rates winter weather risk for the City of St. Louis as very high, with a relative score of 100.0/100. The next highest relative scores are heat wave at 99.5/100 and tornado at 98.6/100.

Using FEMA data for the City of St. Louis, St. Louis is #1 among 8 covered Missouri entries for winter weather risk. O'Fallon is about 27 straight-line miles from the St. Louis map point; its FEMA figures cover St. Charles County.

What to check for winter weather

  • βœ“Check safe backup heat, pipe protection, and snow or ice removal plans.
  • βœ“Keep vehicle supplies ready for delays and closed roads.
  • βœ“Plan for several days without power, deliveries, or normal travel.

Household preparation

Official guidance β†—

For homeowners and movers

  • βœ“Confirm the exact hazard using official local maps before making property or insurance decisions.
  • βœ“Review policy exclusions, deductibles, and temporary-living coverage with a licensed professional.
  • βœ“Keep inspections, inventories, and critical documents in a secure location you can access after an emergency.

Preparedness actions

  • βœ“Know how local officials issue warnings and evacuation instructions.
  • βœ“Maintain water, food, lighting, medications, and communications for several days.
  • βœ“Create a household communication plan and practice it before an emergency.
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Where this profile applies

The map shows St. Louis. All FEMA figures on this page cover the City of St. Louis.

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City
St. Louis, MO
FEMA data area
City of St. Louis
County FIPS
29510

Questions about disaster risk in St. Louis

The FEMA figures cover the City of St. Louis. Address-level conditions require local maps, building records, and property details.

How much winter weather risk does St. Louis, MO have?

FEMA rates relative winter weather risk for the City of St. Louis as very high. Its FEMA annualized frequency is 2.415 per year. Damage at a specific address also depends on the building, soil, elevation, and exact hazard zone.

Where does St. Louis rank for winter weather risk in Missouri?

Among 8 Missouri cities covered by this directory, St. Louis is #1 for relative winter weather risk based on FEMA's score for the City of St. Louis. Homes within St. Louis can have different soil, elevation, construction, and hazard-zone conditions.

Which natural hazards rank highest around St. Louis?

In FEMA's data for the City of St. Louis, the highest relative ratings are Winter Weather (Very High), Heat Wave (Very High), and Tornado (Relatively High). FEMA uses estimated losses and community data along with event frequency when assigning these ratings.

Are the disaster-risk numbers for St. Louis or the City of St. Louis?

The hazard numbers cover the City of St. Louis. For an individual home, check local fault, flood, fire, evacuation, and building records for the exact address.

Is St. Louis safe from natural disasters?

FEMA gives the City of St. Louis an overall relative risk rating of relatively moderate. Conditions at a specific home depend on its hazard zones, building type, maintenance, insurance, and access to evacuation routes and emergency services.

What should a household in St. Louis do first for winter weather preparedness?

Start with this step: Confirm the exact hazard using official local maps before making property or insurance decisions. Know how local officials issue warnings and evacuation instructions. Use Ready.gov Be Informed and local emergency guidance for a complete plan.

Nearby city comparisons

Distances are measured between city coordinates.

CityDistanceWinter Weather ratingRelative score
O'Fallon, MO27 miVery High97.7
Springfield, IL85 miRelatively High92.0

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Data sources

Hazard metrics come from FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 (March 2023). City population and coordinates come from SimpleMaps US Cities Database. For current conditions, use official local maps, warnings, inspections, and professional advice.