ZIP code 63653, covering Leadwood, MO, has 56 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 34 hailstorms, 11 extreme heat events, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.5M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 124 injuries.
With 34 recorded incidents (61% 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 Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (82%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 18, 2010.
Leadwood has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $50.3M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 2002.
Leadwood has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 22, 2022.
Leadwood has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 10, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Leadwood was EF3 Tornado on May 21, 1957, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 8 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 21, 1957), causing $25M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 1, 2006 also caused significant damage ($895K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63653 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), extreme heat events (11 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Leadwood, MO, with 34 events documented.
Yes, Leadwood (ZIP 63653) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 10, 2008.
Leadwood has 6 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 $50.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63653 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 21, 1957. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 8 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $51.5M in property damage in the Leadwood, MO area (ZIP 63653). 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 →