Government agency data shows 33 natural disaster events for ZIP 64494 in Union Star, MO. These include 24 hailstorms, 4 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Union Star is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 20, 2021.
Union Star 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.
Union Star has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 25, 1994.
Union Star 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Union Star was EF2 Tornado on Jun 25, 1994, which caused $5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 10, 2007), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64494 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Union Star, MO, with 24 events documented.
Union Star has 4 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 $5.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 25, 1994.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64494 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 25, 1994. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.7M in property damage in the Union Star, MO area (ZIP 64494). 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 →