Gibbs, MO (ZIP 63540) has a moderate disaster history with 17 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 4 blizzards, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $280K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (12 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2017.
Gibbs has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $255K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 25, 2021.
Gibbs has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 1973.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gibbs was Heavy Snow on Apr 10, 1997, which caused $200K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63540 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (4 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gibbs, MO, with 12 events documented.
Gibbs has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 1973.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63540 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Apr 10, 1997. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $280K in property damage in the Gibbs, MO area (ZIP 63540). 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 →