Federal records document 115 natural disaster events in the Advance, MO area (ZIP 63730). These include 46 hailstorms, 31 tornadoes, and 12 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $60.4M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 74 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (46 total). 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $137K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 31 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (6%) 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 $13.7M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (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 $20.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 8, 2018.
Advance has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 8 (89%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $21M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2023.
Advance has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 3, 2020.
Advance has experienced 5 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Advance was Flash Flood on Aug 14, 2023, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Jan 26, 2009), causing $19.7M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 2002 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63730 has experienced 115 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), tornadoes (31 events), blizzards (12 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (9 events), extreme cold events (5 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Advance, MO, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $137K in property damage.
Yes, Advance (ZIP 63730) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2023.
Advance has 31 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 $13.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63730 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 14, 2023. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $60.4M in property damage in the Advance, MO area (ZIP 63730). 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 →