De Kalb, MO (ZIP 64440) has experienced 62 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 46 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 26 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (46 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 23, 2023.
De Kalb has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 29, 2004.
De Kalb has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (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 $25K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 2014.
De Kalb 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
De Kalb 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.
De Kalb has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for De Kalb was EF1 Tornado on May 24, 2004, which caused $1.7M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 30, 1985), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64440 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (3 events), flood (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in De Kalb, MO, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, De Kalb (ZIP 64440) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
De Kalb has 10 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 29, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64440 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 24, 2004. This event caused $1.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.3M in property damage in the De Kalb, MO area (ZIP 64440). 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 →