Worth, MO (ZIP 64499) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 27 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 3 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $602.5K. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 27 recorded incidents (66% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2017.
Worth 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $327.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2024.
Worth has experienced 3 extreme heat events 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 heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 7 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2006.
Worth has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 10, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Worth was Heavy Snow on Apr 10, 1997, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 4, 2005), causing $175K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64499 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Worth, MO, with 27 events documented.
Worth has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $327.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64499 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Apr 10, 1997. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $602.5K in property damage in the Worth, MO area (ZIP 64499). 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 →