Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 64448

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 64448, Missouri

ZIP 64448 in Faucett 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 64448 carries an overall risk score of 7.0/10, placing it in the high category. Large hail is the dominant natural hazard, with supercell thunderstorms regularly producing damaging hailstones capable of destroying crops, vehicles, and roofs. The area also faces notable exposure to heat and tornado.

Within Missouri, ZIP 64448's risk is, slightly above the 5.9/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Missouri identifies hail as the foremost hazard, followed by heat and tornado. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a high natural disaster risk rating, ZIP 64448 residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for hail and secondary hazards, registering for emergency alerts, and maintaining a household emergency kit are practical steps that can significantly reduce impact during a major event.