Federal records document 89 natural disaster events in the Dexter, MO area (ZIP 63841). These include 33 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 12 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 23 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% of all recorded events (33 total). Of these, 3 (9%) 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $82K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (50%) 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 $20.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 8, 2018.
Dexter has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2024.
Dexter has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $443K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2017.
Dexter has experienced 5 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dexter was Winter Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $19.7M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 8, 2007), causing $3M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 15, 1986 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63841 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (18 events), blizzards (12 events), severe wind events (10 events), floods (7 events), extreme cold events (5 events), earthquakes (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dexter, MO, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $82K in property damage.
Yes, Dexter (ZIP 63841) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $443K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2017.
Dexter has 18 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $8.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63841 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $19.7M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $35.4M in property damage in the Dexter, MO area (ZIP 63841). 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 →