Altamont, MO (ZIP 64620) has experienced 53 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 45 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Altamont is hailstorms, with 45 recorded events making up 85% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $560K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Altamont has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 27, 2014.
Altamont 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 $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 25, 2018.
Altamont has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 3, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Altamont was 4" Hail on Jun 7, 2009, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 10, 2007), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64620 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Altamont, MO, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $560K in property damage.
Altamont 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 $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 27, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64620 was 4" Hail, which occurred on Jun 7, 2009. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Altamont, MO area (ZIP 64620). 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 →