Government agency data shows 30 natural disaster events for ZIP 63770 in Old Appleton, MO. These include 11 blizzards, 5 floods, and 5 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 15 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Old Appleton is blizzards, with 11 recorded events making up 37% of the area's disaster history. 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.
Old Appleton has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $279K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 29, 2017.
Old Appleton has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 8, 2020.
Old Appleton 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.
Old Appleton has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 12, 1984.
Old Appleton has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 14, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Old Appleton was Winter Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $400K in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 5, 2025), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63770 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (11 events), floods (5 events), hailstorms (5 events), extreme cold events (4 events), earthquakes (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Old Appleton, MO, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $934K in property damage.
Yes, Old Appleton (ZIP 63770) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $279K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 29, 2017.
Old Appleton has 2 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 $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 14, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63770 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $400K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Old Appleton, MO area (ZIP 63770). 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 →