Gibson, MO (ZIP 63847) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.3M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (22 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $31.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Gibson has experienced 10 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 $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2009.
Gibson has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.8K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 24, 1973.
Gibson has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. 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 $6.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 4, 2020.
Gibson has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $686K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 28, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gibson was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 110 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 4, 2020), causing $6M in damages. Flash Flood on Apr 28, 2014 also caused significant damage ($685K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63847 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gibson, MO, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $31.3K in property damage.
Yes, Gibson (ZIP 63847) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $686K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 28, 2014.
Gibson has 3 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 $252.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 24, 1973.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63847 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 $32.3M in property damage in the Gibson, MO area (ZIP 63847). 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 →