ZIP code 63869, covering New Madrid, MO, has 100 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 26 earthquakes, 21 tornadoes, and 19 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $103.6M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 31 injuries.
With 26 recorded incidents (26% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 9, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (10%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 4, 2021.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (58%) 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 $75.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 22, 2021.
There have been 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
New Madrid has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $21.7M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 2, 2022.
New Madrid has experienced 4 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 New Madrid was Flash Flood on May 2, 2011, which caused $70M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Jan 26, 2009), causing $21.7M in damages. Flood on May 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63869 has experienced 100 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (26 events), tornadoes (21 events), floods (19 events), hailstorms (17 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme cold events (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 26% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Madrid, MO, with 26 events documented.
Yes, New Madrid (ZIP 63869) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $75.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 22, 2021.
New Madrid has 21 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 $2.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 4, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63869 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 2, 2011. This event caused $70M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $103.6M in property damage in the New Madrid, MO area (ZIP 63869). 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 →