ZIP code 64481, covering Ridgeway, MO, has 77 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 59 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 59 recorded incidents (77% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
Ridgeway has experienced 9 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 6, 2017.
Ridgeway has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Ridgeway 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.
Ridgeway 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 Ridgeway was EF4 Tornado on Jun 7, 1984, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 24, 1989), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64481 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ridgeway, MO, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $45K in property damage.
Ridgeway has 9 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 $5.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 6, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64481 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 7, 1984. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.9M in property damage in the Ridgeway, MO area (ZIP 64481). 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 →