Portageville, MO (ZIP 63873) has experienced 124 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 41 hailstorms, 31 earthquakes, and 19 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.1M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Portageville is hailstorms, with 41 recorded events making up 33% of the area's disaster history. 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 $566.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 31 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 9, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% 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 $5.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 22, 2021.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 10, 2021.
Portageville 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.
Portageville has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $590K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 22, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Portageville was Winter Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $21.7M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Dec 10, 2021), causing $4.5M in damages. Flood on May 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63873 has experienced 124 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), earthquakes (31 events), floods (19 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Portageville, MO, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $566.4K in property damage.
Yes, Portageville (ZIP 63873) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 22, 2021.
Portageville has 14 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $6.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 10, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63873 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $21.7M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $38.1M in property damage in the Portageville, MO area (ZIP 63873). 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 →