Ethel, MO (ZIP 63539) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 28 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.
With 28 recorded incidents (82% 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2024.
Ethel 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.
Ethel 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.
Ethel has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 1982.
Ethel 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 Ethel 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 63539 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 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 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ethel, MO, with 28 events documented.
Ethel 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 63539 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 Ethel, MO area (ZIP 63539). 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 →