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62098 , — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: , (62098)

Government agency data shows 19 natural disaster events for ZIP 62098 in this area, . These include 15 hailstorms and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.2M. A total of 16 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for this area is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 79% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 18, 2024.

🌪️ Tornadoes

this area has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 11, 2021.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for this area was EF3 Tornado on May 1, 1983, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Apr 24, 2002), causing $300K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in this area, (62098)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62098 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events) and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 62098?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $300K in property damage.

Has this area (62098) ever been hit by a tornado?

this area has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 11, 2021.

What was the worst natural disaster in this area, ?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62098 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 1, 1983. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 62098?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.2M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 62098). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.

Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →

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