Lowndes, MO (ZIP 63951) has a moderate disaster history with 36 recorded events. These include 9 blizzards, 7 floods, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 18 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lowndes is blizzards, with 9 recorded events making up 25% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Lowndes has experienced 7 floods 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 flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 13, 2015.
Lowndes has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 8, 2020.
Lowndes has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Lowndes 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.
Lowndes has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 9, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lowndes was EF1 Tornado on Apr 3, 1989, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 14, 2025), causing $1.5M in damages. Winter Storm on Jan 26, 2009 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63951 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (9 events), floods (7 events), hailstorms (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold events (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 25% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lowndes, MO, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.3M in property damage.
Yes, Lowndes (ZIP 63951) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $130K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 13, 2015.
Lowndes has 6 recorded tornado events 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 $4.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63951 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1989. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.3M in property damage in the Lowndes, MO area (ZIP 63951). 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 →