Federal records document 105 natural disaster events in the Ellsinore, MO area (ZIP 63937). These include 50 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $42.1M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 26 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (50 total). Of these, 2 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $584K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (23%) 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 $38.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (93%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2019.
Ellsinore has experienced 6 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 19, 2023.
Ellsinore has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 24, 2023.
Ellsinore has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ellsinore was EF4 Tornado on Apr 24, 2002, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 14, 2025), causing $3M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 29, 1984 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63937 has experienced 105 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), tornadoes (22 events), floods (14 events), wildfires (6 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and earthquakes (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ellsinore, MO, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $584K in property damage.
Yes, Ellsinore (ZIP 63937) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2019.
Ellsinore 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 $38.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63937 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 24, 2002. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $42.1M in property damage in the Ellsinore, MO area (ZIP 63937). 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 →