Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 63774 in Perkins, MO. These include 10 blizzards, 6 tornadoes, and 5 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 68 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Perkins is blizzards, with 10 recorded events making up 34% of the area's disaster history. 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.
Perkins has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Perkins 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.
Perkins has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $355K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 26, 2011.
Perkins has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 22, 2011.
Perkins has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 18, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Perkins was Winter Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $21.7M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 8, 2007), causing $3M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 14, 2025 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63774 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold events (5 events), floods (3 events), hailstorms (3 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Perkins, MO, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $21.8M in property damage.
Yes, Perkins (ZIP 63774) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $355K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 26, 2011.
Perkins 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63774 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 $26.5M in property damage in the Perkins, MO area (ZIP 63774). 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 →