Federal records document 85 natural disaster events in the Martin City, MO area (ZIP 64147). These include 71 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $68.3M. These events have resulted in 38 recorded deaths and 177 injuries.
With 71 recorded incidents (84% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 23, 2023.
Martin City has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2005.
Martin City has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 31, 2014.
Martin City has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $62.8M in documented property damage. 37 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 4, 2003.
Martin City has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 8, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Martin City was EF2 Tornado on May 4, 2003, which caused $60M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 30, 2002), causing $5M in damages. EF5 Tornado on May 20, 1957 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64147 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (71 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Martin City, MO, with 71 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Martin City (ZIP 64147) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 8, 2010.
Martin City has 3 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 $62.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 4, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64147 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 4, 2003. This event caused $60M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $68.3M in property damage in the Martin City, MO area (ZIP 64147). 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 →