this area, (ZIP 62856) has experienced 55 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 22 hailstorms, 12 blizzards, and 6 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.3M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for this area is hailstorms, with 22 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 1, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (67%) 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 $425K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
this area has experienced 6 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 20, 2025.
this area has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2016.
this area has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2024.
this area has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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 5, 2016.
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 Flood (Mar 18, 2008), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62856 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), blizzards (12 events), extreme cold events (6 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme heat events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 22 events documented.
Yes, this area (ZIP 62856) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2016.
this area has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62856 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.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.3M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 62856). 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 →