Federal records document 56 natural disaster events in the Gerald, MO area (ZIP 63037). These include 48 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $477K. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 48 recorded incidents (86% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Gerald has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $340K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Gerald has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $137K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2007.
Gerald has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 17, 2015.
Gerald has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gerald was EF2 Tornado on Apr 7, 1980, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 12, 2007), causing $137K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63037 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzard (1 event), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gerald, MO, with 48 events documented.
Yes, Gerald (ZIP 63037) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 17, 2015.
Gerald has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $340K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63037 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 7, 1980. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $477K in property damage in the Gerald, MO area (ZIP 63037). 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 →