ZIP code 63758, covering Kelso, MO, has 99 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 53 floods, 17 hailstorms, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $44.3M. A total of 41 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Kelso is floods, with 53 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 28 (53%) 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 $19M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2021.
There have been 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 18, 2025.
Kelso has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $21.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 30, 2023.
Kelso has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $238K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Kelso 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.
Kelso has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $201K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kelso was Winter Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $21.7M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 1, 2019), causing $9M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63758 has experienced 99 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (53 events), hailstorms (17 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold events (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kelso, MO, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $19M in property damage.
Yes, Kelso (ZIP 63758) has 53 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2021.
Kelso has 5 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 $201K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63758 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $21.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $44.3M in property damage in the Kelso, MO area (ZIP 63758). 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 →