Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 63738 in Brownwood, MO. These include 15 hailstorms, 12 blizzards, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Brownwood is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 32% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 26% 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.
Brownwood has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $740K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 3, 2023.
Brownwood 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.
Brownwood has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $350.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 13, 2014.
Brownwood has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 3, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brownwood was Winter Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $19.7M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 8, 2007), causing $3M in damages. 90 mph High Wind on Jan 29, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63738 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (12 events), floods (6 events), extreme cold events (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brownwood, MO, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $55K in property damage.
Yes, Brownwood (ZIP 63738) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $740K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 3, 2023.
Brownwood has 4 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 $350.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 13, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63738 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $19.7M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.2M in property damage in the Brownwood, MO area (ZIP 63738). 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 →