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63435 Canton, MO — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Canton, MO (63435)

Canton, MO (ZIP 63435) has experienced 99 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 68 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (68 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 13, 2024.

🌊 Floods

There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (63%) 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 $11.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 11, 2015.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $21.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 4, 2017.

💨 Severe wind events

Canton has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2023.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Canton was EF3 Tornado on Apr 8, 1999, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 4, 2008), causing $9.8M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jun 21, 1981 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Canton, MO (63435)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63435 has experienced 99 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (68 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (12 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 63435?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Canton, MO, with 68 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 63435 (Canton) prone to flooding?

Yes, Canton (ZIP 63435) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 11, 2015.

Has Canton (63435) ever been hit by a tornado?

Canton has 12 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 $21.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 4, 2017.

What was the worst natural disaster in Canton, MO?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63435 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 8, 1999. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 63435?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32.5M in property damage in the Canton, MO area (ZIP 63435). 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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