Federal records document 101 natural disaster events in the Oak Ridge, MO area (ZIP 63769). These include 45 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.1M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 39 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (45 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $260K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 22, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $699.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 11% 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 $4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 20, 2019.
Oak Ridge has experienced 9 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 6 (67%) 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). Heat-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 19, 2011.
Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 8, 2009, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 11, 2008), causing $3M 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 63769 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (11 events), floods (11 events), extreme heat events (9 events), extreme cold events (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and earthquakes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oak Ridge, MO, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $260K in property damage.
Yes, Oak Ridge (ZIP 63769) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 20, 2019.
Oak Ridge has 13 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 $699.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63769 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 8, 2009. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.1M in property damage in the Oak Ridge, MO area (ZIP 63769). 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 →