Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 63770

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 63770, Missouri

ZIP 63770 in Old Appleton 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 63770 carries an overall risk score of 5.9/10, placing it in the moderate category. High-wind events from severe thunderstorms and derechos are the leading hazard, with damaging gusts capable of downing trees and causing widespread structural damage. The area also faces notable exposure to earthquake and heat.

Within Missouri, ZIP 63770'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 wind as the foremost hazard, followed by earthquake and heat. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 63770 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 wind is recommended.