Federal records document 159 natural disaster events in the Peculiar, MO area (ZIP 64078). These include 139 hailstorms, 8 severe wind events, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
With 139 recorded incidents (87% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 7, 2024.
Peculiar has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 11, 2021.
Peculiar 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 18, 2015.
Peculiar has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $7.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2019.
Peculiar has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 18, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Peculiar was Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002, which caused $6.7M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 12, 1964), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 9, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64078 has experienced 159 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (139 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Peculiar, MO, with 139 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Peculiar 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 $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 18, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64078 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 30, 2002. This event caused $6.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.9M in property damage in the Peculiar, MO area (ZIP 64078). 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 →