Tarkio, MO (ZIP 64491) has experienced 108 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 82 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.7M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Tarkio is hailstorms, with 82 recorded events making up 76% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $502.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 1996.
Tarkio has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Tarkio 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 $202K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2008.
Tarkio has experienced 2 floods 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 $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 6, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tarkio was Flood on May 6, 2007, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 5, 1954), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64491 has experienced 108 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (82 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tarkio, MO, with 82 events documented.
Yes, Tarkio (ZIP 64491) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 6, 2008.
Tarkio has 13 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 $502.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64491 was Flood, which occurred on May 6, 2007. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.7M in property damage in the Tarkio, MO area (ZIP 64491). 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 →