ZIP code 63965, covering Van Buren, MO, has 112 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 50 hailstorms, 19 wildfires, and 17 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.7M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 81 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Van Buren is hailstorms, with 50 recorded events making up 45% 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 $54K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 19, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 1, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (24%) 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 $22.7M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Van Buren has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 9 (90%) 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 $16.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 7, 2019.
Van Buren 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.
Van Buren 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 Van Buren was EF4 Tornado on Apr 24, 2002, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 1, 2017), causing $10M in damages. Flood on May 1, 2017 also caused significant damage ($4.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63965 has experienced 112 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), wildfires (19 events), tornadoes (17 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and earthquakes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Van Buren, MO, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $54K in property damage.
Yes, Van Buren (ZIP 63965) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 7, 2019.
Van Buren has 17 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 $22.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63965 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 24, 2002. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40.7M in property damage in the Van Buren, MO area (ZIP 63965). 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 →