ZIP code 63548, covering Lancaster, MO, has 60 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 36 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $73K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 27, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (60%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 10, 2014.
Lancaster 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 29, 2014.
Lancaster has experienced 2 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 10, 2007.
Lancaster has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lancaster was EF4 Tornado on Jan 24, 1967, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Apr 10, 1997), causing $2.3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63548 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lancaster, MO, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $73K in property damage.
Yes, Lancaster (ZIP 63548) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $600K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 10, 2014.
Lancaster has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 29, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63548 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 24, 1967. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.7M in property damage in the Lancaster, MO area (ZIP 63548). 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 →