Montrose, MO (ZIP 64770) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 40 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $407K. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
With 40 recorded incidents (80% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
Montrose has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $257K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 11, 2019.
Montrose has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2024.
Montrose has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Montrose was Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002, which caused $200K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64770 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Montrose, MO, with 40 events documented.
Yes, Montrose (ZIP 64770) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2020.
Montrose 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 $125K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64770 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 30, 2002. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $407K in property damage in the Montrose, MO area (ZIP 64770). 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 →