ZIP code 64688, covering Wheeling, MO, has 58 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 38 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
With 38 recorded incidents (66% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 11, 2023.
Wheeling has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $11.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2023.
Wheeling has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 6, 2023.
Wheeling 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.
Wheeling 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.
Wheeling 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 Wheeling was EF2 Tornado on May 24, 2004, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 7, 2007), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64688 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wheeling, MO, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $45K in property damage.
Yes, Wheeling (ZIP 64688) 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.
Wheeling has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $11.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64688 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 24, 2004. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.4M in property damage in the Wheeling, MO area (ZIP 64688). 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 →