Helena, MO (ZIP 64459) has a moderate disaster history with 26 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $952.5K. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Helena is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 20, 2021.
Helena has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $102.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 1991.
Helena 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 $650K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 15, 2022.
Helena has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 17, 2017.
Helena 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Helena was Ice Storm on Dec 10, 2007, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 13, 2019), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64459 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Helena, MO, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Helena (ZIP 64459) 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.
Helena has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $102.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64459 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 10, 2007. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $952.5K in property damage in the Helena, MO area (ZIP 64459). 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 →