ZIP code 64490, covering Hemple, MO, has 86 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 69 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $845K. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 69 recorded incidents (80% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 24, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $440K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 15, 2006.
Hemple has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Hemple has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $205K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 10, 2007.
Hemple 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 Hemple was EF2 Tornado on Apr 10, 1965, which caused $250K 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 64490 has experienced 86 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hemple, MO, with 69 events documented.
Yes, Hemple (ZIP 64490) 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.
Hemple has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $440K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 15, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64490 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 10, 1965. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $845K in property damage in the Hemple, MO area (ZIP 64490). 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 →