Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 63879 in Homestown, MO. These include 18 hailstorms, 12 blizzards, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Homestown is hailstorms, with 18 recorded events making up 56% 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 $35.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 38% 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.
Homestown has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 8, 1962.
Homestown has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 4, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Homestown was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 4, 2020), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63879 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (12 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Homestown, MO, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $35.4K in property damage.
Homestown has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 8, 1962.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63879 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.3M in property damage in the Homestown, MO area (ZIP 63879). 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 →