Bigelow, MO (ZIP 64437) has experienced 98 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 60 hailstorms, 27 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (60 total). Of these, 4 (7%) 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 27, 2024.
There have been 27 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (52%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Bigelow has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $530K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 2008.
Bigelow has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Bigelow has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $850K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 10, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bigelow was Ice Storm on Dec 10, 2007, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 11, 2010), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64437 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), floods (27 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bigelow, MO, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, Bigelow (ZIP 64437) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Bigelow has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $530K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64437 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 10, 2007. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4M in property damage in the Bigelow, MO area (ZIP 64437). 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 →