10 States Most at Risk Of Disaster (Page 2)

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9. Missouri

Types of Disasters (2001-2010): Severe weather, winter storms

Estimated Insured Property Loss: $4.5 billion

• Missouri sees numerous tornadoes and severe thunderstorms.

• Flooding is a risk with two major rivers in the state — the Missouri and Mississippi.

• Winters here can be bitterly cold, accompanied by hazardous snow and ice storms.

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Melissa Breyer is a writer and editor with a background in sustainable living, specializing in food, science and design. She is the co-author of True Food (National Geographic) and has edited and written for regional and international books and periodicals, including The New York Times Magazine. Melissa lives in Brooklyn, NY.