Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 63538 in Elmer, MO. These include 23 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 1 extreme heat event. Total documented property damage amounts to $215K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Elmer is hailstorms, with 23 recorded events making up 79% 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 May 26, 2024.
Elmer has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $215K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 29, 2020.
Elmer has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 6, 2007.
Elmer has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 1982.
Elmer has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 2, 1973.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elmer was Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002, which caused $200K in property damage. Another major event was Winter Weather (Dec 29, 2020), causing $10K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63538 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elmer, MO, with 23 events documented.
Elmer has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 1982.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63538 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 30, 2002. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $215K in property damage in the Elmer, MO area (ZIP 63538). 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 →