ZIP code 63377, covering Silex, MO, has 61 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 37 hailstorms, 10 extreme heat events, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 30 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Silex is hailstorms, with 37 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 18, 2024.
Silex has experienced 10 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 24, 2017.
Silex has experienced 10 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 Jun 28, 2015.
Silex has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $290K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 26, 2022.
Silex has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Silex was EF3 Tornado on Mar 13, 2006, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Dec 27, 2015), causing $240K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63377 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), extreme heat events (10 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Silex, MO, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Silex (ZIP 63377) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $290K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 26, 2022.
Silex has 10 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 Jun 28, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63377 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 13, 2006. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.2M in property damage in the Silex, MO area (ZIP 63377). 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 →