Tallapoosa, MO (ZIP 63878) has a moderate disaster history with 16 recorded events. These include 7 blizzards, 4 extreme cold events, and 2 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $25M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
With 7 recorded incidents (44% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
Tallapoosa 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.
Tallapoosa has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 4, 2022.
Tallapoosa has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 4, 1991.
Tallapoosa has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2002.
Tallapoosa has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 24, 1973.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tallapoosa was Winter Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $21.7M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 8, 2007), causing $3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63878 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (7 events), extreme cold events (4 events), extreme heat events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tallapoosa, MO, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $21.7M in property damage.
Yes, Tallapoosa (ZIP 63878) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2002.
Tallapoosa has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 24, 1973.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63878 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 $25M in property damage in the Tallapoosa, MO area (ZIP 63878). 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 →