Federal records document 94 natural disaster events in the Lake Forest Esta, MO area (ZIP 63670). These include 64 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 7 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 92 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (64 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2025.
Lake Forest Esta has experienced 7 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 27, 2012.
Lake Forest Esta has experienced 4 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $52.3K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Lake Forest Esta 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 $529K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 22, 2022.
Lake Forest Esta has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 29, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lake Forest Esta was EF2 Tornado on Oct 24, 2021, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 11, 2006), causing $1M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 1, 2006 also caused significant damage ($529K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63670 has experienced 94 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), tornadoes (13 events), extreme heat events (7 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (2 events), earthquakes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake Forest Esta, MO, with 64 events documented.
Yes, Lake Forest Esta (ZIP 63670) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $52.3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Lake Forest Esta has 13 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 $4.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63670 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 24, 2021. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.5M in property damage in the Lake Forest Esta, MO area (ZIP 63670). 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 →