ZIP code 64784, covering Sheldon, MO, has 93 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 61 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $116.6M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 46 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Sheldon is hailstorms, with 61 recorded events making up 66% 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $96M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Sheldon has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2022.
Sheldon has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 8, 2009.
Sheldon has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $515K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 22, 2017.
Sheldon has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sheldon was EF3 Tornado on May 4, 2003, which caused $43M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 15, 1982), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 15, 1982 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64784 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sheldon, MO, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.7M in property damage.
Yes, Sheldon (ZIP 64784) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $515K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 22, 2017.
Sheldon has 11 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 $96M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64784 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 4, 2003. This event caused $43M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $116.6M in property damage in the Sheldon, MO area (ZIP 64784). 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 →