Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 63828 in Canalou, MO. These include 7 blizzards, 6 tornadoes, and 4 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.8M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 27% of all recorded events (7 total). Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $21.7M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 2, 2022.
Canalou has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $645K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
Canalou has experienced 4 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.
Canalou has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2006.
Canalou has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 18, 2008.
Canalou 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 4/5 (severe). 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 4, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Canalou was Winter Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $21.7M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 8, 2007), causing $3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63828 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold events (4 events), hailstorms (3 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 27% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Canalou, MO, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $21.7M in property damage.
Yes, Canalou (ZIP 63828) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $280K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 18, 2008.
Canalou has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $645K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63828 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $21.7M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.8M in property damage in the Canalou, MO area (ZIP 63828). 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 →