ZIP code 63785, covering Whitewater, MO, has 79 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 21 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.4M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 44 injuries.
With 21 recorded incidents (27% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 6, 2019.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 14% 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.
Whitewater 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.
Whitewater has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $20.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2023.
Whitewater has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $480K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 7, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Whitewater was Flash Flood on Aug 14, 2023, which caused $20M 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 63785 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (19 events), blizzards (11 events), extreme heat events (9 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold events (5 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 27% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Whitewater, MO, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Whitewater (ZIP 63785) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2023.
Whitewater has 19 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 $4.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63785 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 14, 2023. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32.4M in property damage in the Whitewater, MO area (ZIP 63785). 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 →