Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 63110
Saint Louis, Missouri
Risk Summary for ZIP 63110
ZIP 63110 scores 5.9/10 (Moderate risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5.
All 18 Hazard Scores
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Average risk — standard coverage usually sufficient
This area carries average natural disaster risk. A standard homeowners or renters policy should cover common events, but review the exclusions for floods and earthquakes, which are almost never included by default.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 63110, Missouri
ZIP 63110 in Saint Louis sits in the interior eastern United States. Its humid continental climate produces hot summers, cold winters, and collision of multiple air masses, and notably year-round severe weather including tornadoes, ice storms, and floods. These conditions define the natural disaster environment for households across this ZIP code.
According to FEMA's National Risk Index, ZIP 63110 carries an overall risk score of 5.9/10, placing it in the moderate category. Riverine flooding drives much of the local risk, with heavy or sustained rainfall capable of rapidly elevating streams and rivers that run through the area.
Within Missouri, ZIP 63110's risk is, near the 5.9/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Missouri identifies as the foremost hazard. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.
With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 63110 residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for is recommended.
What this means for ZIP 63110: top hazard preparedness
- Keep critical utilities and valuables elevated above potential flood levels, and know your nearest higher-ground evacuation route.
- Check whether your property sits in a FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Area — standard homeowners policies do not cover flood damage.
- Consider National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) coverage; there is typically a 30-day waiting period before it takes effect.
Risk for the surrounding area
Local Factors for ZIP 63110
These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 63110 from other communities in Missouri County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
17,645
SuburbanGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Moderate Continental
Latitude 38.6°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 0.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Lower — moist climate limits wildfire frequency
Fire score: 0.0/10
Coordinates
38.6254° N, 90.2665° W
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
Recent Climate Data for ZIP 63110
Last 12 months · Source: Open-Meteo archive
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Other cities in Missouri
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). County-level data applied to ZIP codes within each county. Scores are normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. This information is for general awareness only — consult official emergency management resources and a licensed insurer for property-specific advice.