Kirkwood, MO
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Kirkwood is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for St. Louis County, MO. The county's highest-rated hazards are heat wave, hail, and lightning.
Storm events near Kirkwood
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Kirkwood's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Kirkwood itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are St. Louis County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Kirkwood along with the rest of the county, not a Kirkwood-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 61.7 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 99.1 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 99 | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | 99.9 | Very High |
| Tornado | 98.1 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 99.1 | Very High |
| Drought | 27.8 | Very Low |
| Hail | 99.7 | Very High |
| Hurricane | 45.1 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 98.8 | Very High |
| Landslide | 97.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 99.3 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 89.8 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 98.3 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full St. Louis County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Kirkwood, MO at risk of?
Kirkwood is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for St. Louis County, where Kirkwood is located, are heat wave, hail, and lightning.
What is Kirkwood's biggest natural hazard risk?
Heat Wave is the highest-rated hazard for St. Louis County, where Kirkwood is located, scoring 99.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Kirkwood a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Kirkwood carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for St. Louis County.
Has Kirkwood had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 50 tornado, 362 hail, 76 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Kirkwood since 2016.