ZIP code 63461, covering Palmyra, MO, has 136 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 95 hailstorms, 17 floods, and 14 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $44.6M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 95 recorded incidents (70% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (29%) 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 $38.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2013.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 9, 2021.
Palmyra has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Palmyra was Flood on Jun 3, 2008, which caused $20.4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 3, 2008), causing $18M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 14, 1961 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63461 has experienced 136 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (95 events), floods (17 events), severe wind events (14 events), and tornadoes (10 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Palmyra, MO, with 95 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Palmyra (ZIP 63461) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $38.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2013.
Palmyra 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 $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63461 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 3, 2008. This event caused $20.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $44.6M in property damage in the Palmyra, MO area (ZIP 63461). 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 →