Government agency data shows 45 natural disaster events for ZIP 63343 in Elsberry, MO. These include 26 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.1M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 26 recorded incidents (58% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 19, 2021.
Elsberry has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 8 (89%) 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 $7.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Elsberry has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $650K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Elsberry has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 26, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elsberry was Flash Flood on Jul 20, 2025, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 4, 2008), causing $1.6M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63343 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (8 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elsberry, MO, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Elsberry (ZIP 63343) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Elsberry has 8 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 $650K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63343 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 20, 2025. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.1M in property damage in the Elsberry, MO area (ZIP 63343). 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 →