Wappapello, MO (ZIP 63966) has experienced 65 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 23 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 20 injuries.
With 23 recorded incidents (35% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (50%) 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 $26.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 26, 2024.
Wappapello has experienced 9 blizzards on record. 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.
Wappapello has experienced 7 tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $397K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Wappapello 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.
Wappapello 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 Wappapello was Flash Flood on May 1, 2011, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 1, 2011), causing $3.5M in damages. Flood on Mar 18, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63966 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), floods (16 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold events (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wappapello, MO, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $350K in property damage.
Yes, Wappapello (ZIP 63966) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $26.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 26, 2024.
Wappapello has 7 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 $397K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63966 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 $29.9M in property damage in the Wappapello, MO area (ZIP 63966). 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 →