Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 63533

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 63533, Missouri

ZIP 63533 in Brashear 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 63533 carries an overall risk score of 5.3/10, placing it in the moderate category. Landslide and debris flow risk tops the local hazard profile, with steep terrain and periodic heavy rainfall creating conditions for rapid slope failure in vulnerable areas. The area also faces notable exposure to tornado and heat.

Within Missouri, ZIP 63533's risk is, slightly below 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 landslide as the foremost hazard, followed by tornado and heat. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

ZIP 63533's moderate risk profile means that while catastrophic events are less frequent, they do occur. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers many common hazards here, but confirming that landslide exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.