ZIP code 63830, covering Caruthersville, MO, has 67 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 26 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 12 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $47.9M. These events have resulted in 38 recorded deaths and 180 injuries.
With 26 recorded incidents (39% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $11.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 4, 2020.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $22.9M in documented property damage. 36 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 10, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $25M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 22, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 16, 2024.
Caruthersville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 4, 2021.
Caruthersville has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 8, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Caruthersville was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 2, 2006), causing $20M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Mar 21, 1952 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63830 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (12 events), earthquakes (12 events), severe wind events (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Caruthersville, MO, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.8K in property damage.
Yes, Caruthersville (ZIP 63830) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 8, 2012.
Caruthersville has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $22.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 10, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63830 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $47.9M in property damage in the Caruthersville, MO area (ZIP 63830). 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 →