Earthquakes aren’t the first disaster most St. Louisans picture, but the region’s seismic history and proximity to the New Madrid Seismic Zone mean the risk is real. The 1811–1812 New Madrid earthquakes reached magnitudes of 7.3–7.5 and caused damage across the Mississippi Valley, including structural damage to buildings and widespread ground cracking. According to the […]
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When you live in St. Louis, you expect heavy storms, hot summers, and maybe a tornado warning now and then — but earthquakes? They aren’t top of mind for most homeowners. Yet the New Madrid Seismic Zone, running through southeastern Missouri, makes the risk very real. The U.S. Geological Survey estimates there is a 25–40%
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When St. Louis residents think about natural disasters, floods and tornadoes often come to mind. However, earthquakes remain an overlooked risk. The city sits close to the New Madrid Seismic Zone, an area that has produced some of the most powerful earthquakes in U.S. history. For property owners, understanding earthquake insurance is essential to protecting
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Living in St. Louis or Fenton, Missouri, means enjoying a vibrant community rich with history and culture. However, it also means living near the New Madrid Seismic Zone, one of the most active earthquake regions in the United States. Widespread myths about earthquake insurance frequently result in families not being ready for the risks. Let’s
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When most people think of natural disasters in St. Louis, floods or tornadoes often come to mind. However, many residents overlook a lesser-known but very real threat: earthquakes. While the city might not be in a high-risk seismic zone like California, the New Madrid Seismic Zone, which stretches into southeastern Missouri, has the potential to
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