ZIP code 63848, covering Gideon, MO, has 60 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 34 hailstorms, 12 blizzards, and 5 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
With 34 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $59.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 20% 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.
Gideon has experienced 5 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 10, 2023.
Gideon has experienced 5 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 $6.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Gideon has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $950K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gideon 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.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63848 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), blizzards (12 events), earthquakes (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gideon, MO, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $59.2K in property damage.
Gideon has 4 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 $950K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63848 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 $32.5M in property damage in the Gideon, MO area (ZIP 63848). 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 →