Puxico, MO (ZIP 63960) has experienced 96 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 40 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $53.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
With 40 recorded incidents (42% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $410K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (79%) 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 $26M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 26, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (50%) 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 $20.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 8, 2018.
Puxico has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 3, 2020.
Puxico has experienced 5 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Puxico was Flash Flood on May 1, 2011, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Jan 26, 2009), causing $19.7M in damages. Flood on May 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($3.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63960 has experienced 96 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (12 events), severe wind events (9 events), extreme cold events (5 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Puxico, MO, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $410K in property damage.
Yes, Puxico (ZIP 63960) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $26M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 26, 2024.
Puxico has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63960 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2011. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $53.4M in property damage in the Puxico, MO area (ZIP 63960). 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 →