Natural Disasters in St. James, MO
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
53.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
58.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
31.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
66.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Heat Wave | 89.9 |
| Ice Storm | 86.6 |
| Earthquake | 79.5 |
| Cold Wave | 77.6 |
| Winter Weather | 76.8 |
| Landslide | 69.4 |
| Lightning | 59.6 |
| Strong Wind | 59.3 |
| Wildfire | 57.9 |
| Tornado | 38.5 |
| Hail | 34.4 |
| Drought | 29.7 |
| Hurricane | 26.3 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
25
Most Recent
Severe Storm
May 2025
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
13 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND WILDFIRES |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Mar 26, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 2, 2017 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 21, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jan 2, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Aug 7, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 6, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS AND FLOODING |
| May 9, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 3, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jun 19, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jan 30, 2009 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Mar 19, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Feb 5, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Dec 12, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Jan 15, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 16, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 6, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
305
Total Claims Paid
$11,554,002
Avg Claim Payout
$37,882
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$13,398,527
Disasters with PA
9
Total Projects
105
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4490 | Biological | 4 | $8,397,814 |
| DR-4144 | Severe Storm(s) | 16 | $1,221,948 |
| DR-4250 | Flood | 13 | $1,124,160 |
| DR-4855 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $989,795 |
| DR-4317 | Flood | 19 | $605,443 |
| DR-4238 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $592,134 |
| DR-1749 | Severe Storm(s) | 20 | $201,055 |
| DR-4867 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $134,114 |
| DR-1412 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $132,063 |
St. James has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are heat wave, ice storm, earthquake. The area has had 25 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (13 declarations). 305 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $13,398,527 in public assistance recovery funding.