Government agency data shows 46 natural disaster events for ZIP 64643 in Hale, MO. These include 31 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.2M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 31 recorded incidents (67% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Hale has experienced 8 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 8, 1999.
Hale has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 10, 2007.
Hale has experienced 2 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $790K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 7, 2007.
Hale has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 7, 2007.
Hale has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Sep 1, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hale was Flood on May 7, 2007, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 8, 1999), causing $700K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64643 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hale, MO, with 31 events documented.
Yes, Hale (ZIP 64643) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $790K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 7, 2007.
Hale has 8 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 $2.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 8, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64643 was Flood, which occurred on May 7, 2007. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.2M in property damage in the Hale, MO area (ZIP 64643). 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 →