Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 63868 in Morehouse, MO. These include 13 tornadoes, 12 blizzards, and 5 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $52.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
With 13 recorded incidents (31% of all events), tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 29% 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.
Morehouse 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.
Morehouse has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2018.
Morehouse has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 30, 2009.
Morehouse has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Morehouse was EF2 Tornado on May 15, 1986, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Jan 26, 2009), causing $19.7M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63868 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (12 events), extreme cold events (5 events), hailstorms (4 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Morehouse, MO, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $27M in property damage.
Yes, Morehouse (ZIP 63868) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $75K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 30, 2009.
Morehouse has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $27M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63868 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 15, 1986. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $52.3M in property damage in the Morehouse, MO area (ZIP 63868). 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 →