New Wells, MO (ZIP 63732) has experienced 68 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 26 floods, 16 hailstorms, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 15 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for New Wells is floods, with 26 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 21 (81%) 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 $7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2019.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (73%) 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 $934K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
New Wells has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $195K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 23, 2012.
New Wells has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
New Wells has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 27, 1992.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Wells was Flood on Jan 1, 2016, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 1, 2016), causing $1M in damages. 2" Hail on May 2, 2002 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63732 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (26 events), hailstorms (16 events), blizzards (11 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold events (4 events), earthquakes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Wells, MO, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7M in property damage.
Yes, New Wells (ZIP 63732) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2019.
New Wells has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $195K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 23, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63732 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 1, 2016. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.2M in property damage in the New Wells, MO area (ZIP 63732). 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 →