Charleston, MO (ZIP 63834) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 219 natural disaster events on record. These include 72 floods, 72 hailstorms, and 37 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $273.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 51 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (72 total). Of these, 49 (68%) 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 $216M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Hailstorms account for 33% of the disaster record here, with 72 events documented. Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $640K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 37 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (5%) 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 $31.8M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 24, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 27, 2019.
Charleston has experienced 5 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $20.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 30, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Charleston was Flash Flood on May 2, 2011, which caused $200M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 22, 1981), causing $25M in damages. Winter Storm on Jan 26, 2009 also caused significant damage ($20.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63834 has experienced 219 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (72 events), hailstorms (72 events), tornadoes (37 events), severe wind events (15 events), earthquakes (14 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme cold events (4 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Charleston, MO, with 72 events documented. These events have caused a combined $216M in property damage.
Yes, Charleston (ZIP 63834) has 72 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $216M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Charleston has 37 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 $31.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63834 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 2, 2011. This event caused $200M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $273.9M in property damage in the Charleston, MO area (ZIP 63834). 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 →