Federal records document 68 natural disaster events in the Blythedale, MO area (ZIP 64426). These include 45 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.4M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Blythedale is hailstorms, with 45 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $230K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 5, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (82%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 29, 2019.
Blythedale has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $30.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 1989.
Blythedale 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 $275K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2020.
Blythedale has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 6, 2017.
Blythedale has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has 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 Blythedale was EF4 Tornado on Jun 7, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 24, 1989), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Jun 2, 1980 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64426 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Blythedale, MO, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $230K in property damage.
Yes, Blythedale (ZIP 64426) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 29, 2019.
Blythedale has 6 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 $30.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64426 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 7, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32.4M in property damage in the Blythedale, MO area (ZIP 64426). 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 →