Federal records document 96 natural disaster events in the Steele, MO area (ZIP 63877). These include 35 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 14 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $91.6M. These events have resulted in 28 recorded deaths and 271 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 36% of all recorded events (35 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $27.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2024.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (18%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $66.4M in documented property damage. 26 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 10, 2021.
There have been 14 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 3, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 13% 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.
Steele has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $140K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2025.
Steele has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $66K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Steele was EF3 Tornado on Apr 2, 2006, which caused $60M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 26, 2009), causing $25M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Mar 21, 1952 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63877 has experienced 96 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (22 events), earthquakes (14 events), blizzards (12 events), severe wind events (9 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Steele, MO, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $27.6K in property damage.
Yes, Steele (ZIP 63877) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $66K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Steele has 22 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 $66.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 10, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63877 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 2, 2006. This event caused $60M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $91.6M in property damage in the Steele, MO area (ZIP 63877). 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 →