ZIP code 63833, covering Catron, MO, has 67 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 23 earthquakes, 16 hailstorms, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $28M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Catron is earthquakes, with 23 recorded events making up 34% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 9, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
Catron has experienced 7 blizzards on record. 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.
Catron 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.
Catron has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $310K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 5, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Catron 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. EF2 Tornado on Oct 31, 2013 also caused significant damage ($800K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63833 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (23 events), hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme cold events (4 events), floods (3 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Catron, MO, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Catron (ZIP 63833) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $310K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 5, 2009.
Catron has 12 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63833 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 $28M in property damage in the Catron, MO area (ZIP 63833). 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 →