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62841 , — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: , (62841)

this area, (ZIP 62841) has experienced 75 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 36 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 44 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (36 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $325K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.

🌊 Floods

this area has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 5 (56%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $766K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 19, 2025.

❄️ Blizzards

this area has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (88%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.

💨 Severe wind events

this area has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 19, 2025.

🥶 Extreme cold events

this area has experienced 5 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.

🥵 Extreme heat events

this area has experienced 5 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 4 (80%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 21, 2017.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for this area was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 8, 2009, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Dec 18, 1957), causing $2.5M in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in this area, (62841)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62841 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme cold events (5 events), extreme heat events (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 62841?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $325K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 62841 (this area) prone to flooding?

Yes, this area (ZIP 62841) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $766K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2025.

Has this area (62841) ever been hit by a tornado?

this area has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 5, 2021.

What was the worst natural disaster in this area, ?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62841 was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 8, 2009. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 62841?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.9M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 62841). 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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