Government agency data shows 30 natural disaster events for ZIP 63460 in Novelty, MO. These include 20 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1M.
The dominant hazard type for Novelty is hailstorms, with 20 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. 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 Aug 9, 2025.
Novelty has experienced 6 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 $995K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
Novelty has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 1, 2010.
Novelty has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Novelty was EF2 Tornado on Apr 8, 1999, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 16, 1975), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63460 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Novelty, MO, with 20 events documented.
Yes, Novelty (ZIP 63460) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2008.
Novelty has 6 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 $995K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63460 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 8, 1999. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1M in property damage in the Novelty, MO area (ZIP 63460). 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 →