Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 63839 in Cooter, MO. These include 13 hailstorms, 12 blizzards, and 6 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.8M. These events have resulted in 22 recorded deaths and 110 injuries.
With 13 recorded incidents (36% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 1, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 33% 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.
Cooter has experienced 6 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 3, 2024.
Cooter has experienced 4 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. 20 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 18, 2004.
Cooter has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 27, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cooter was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 21, 1952), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63839 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (12 events), earthquakes (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cooter, MO, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.5K in property damage.
Cooter has 4 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 18, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63839 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 $27.8M in property damage in the Cooter, MO area (ZIP 63839). 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 →