ZIP code 64742, covering Drexel, MO, has 95 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 73 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.9M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 23 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Drexel is hailstorms, with 73 recorded events making up 77% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
Drexel has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $26.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 18, 2015.
Drexel has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 26, 2016.
Drexel has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $7.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2019.
Drexel has experienced 1 flood on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 22, 2017.
Drexel has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 18, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Drexel was EF3 Tornado on May 4, 1977, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 30, 2002), causing $6.7M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 9, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64742 has experienced 95 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (73 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (4 events), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Drexel, MO, with 73 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12K in property damage.
Yes, Drexel (ZIP 64742) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 22, 2017.
Drexel has 10 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 $26.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 18, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64742 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 4, 1977. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $33.9M in property damage in the Drexel, MO area (ZIP 64742). 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 →