ZIP code 64496, covering Watson, MO, has 104 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 61 hailstorms, 28 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
With 61 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2023.
There have been 28 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
Watson has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 1, 1983.
Watson has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Watson 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Watson was Flood on Sep 1, 2011, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 1, 1983), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64496 has experienced 104 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), floods (28 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Watson, MO, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500K in property damage.
Yes, Watson (ZIP 64496) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
Watson has 6 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 1, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64496 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2011. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.9M in property damage in the Watson, MO area (ZIP 64496). 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 →