Federal records document 52 natural disaster events in the Cardwell, MO area (ZIP 63829). These include 22 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 13 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $37.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (22 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $17K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 9, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $28.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 10, 2021.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 $8.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2009.
Cardwell 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 14, 2002.
Cardwell has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 13, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cardwell was EF3 Tornado on Apr 3, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 26, 2009), causing $6.6M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 3, 2002 also caused significant damage ($2.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63829 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (13 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cardwell, MO, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17K in property damage.
Yes, Cardwell (ZIP 63829) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $55K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 14, 2002.
Cardwell has 14 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 $28.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 10, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63829 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $37.8M in property damage in the Cardwell, MO area (ZIP 63829). 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 →