Durham, MO (ZIP 63438) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 23 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.3M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (23 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2023.
Durham has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2016.
Durham has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 13, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Durham was EF2 Tornado on May 10, 2003, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 30, 1997), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63438 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Durham, MO, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Durham has 6 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63438 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 10, 2003. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.3M in property damage in the Durham, MO area (ZIP 63438). 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 →