ZIP code 64790, covering Walker, MO, has 94 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 75 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Walker is hailstorms, with 75 recorded events making up 80% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $335K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 30, 2025.
Walker has experienced 10 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 24, 2023.
Walker has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 19, 2025.
Walker has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 25, 2002.
Walker has experienced 2 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 $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 6, 1962.
Walker 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 $11.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Walker was Frost/Freeze on Apr 7, 2007, which caused $11.8M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 9, 2007), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64790 has experienced 94 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (75 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Walker, MO, with 75 events documented. These events have caused a combined $335K in property damage.
Yes, Walker (ZIP 64790) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 19, 2025.
Walker has 2 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 $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 6, 1962.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64790 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 7, 2007. This event caused $11.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.7M in property damage in the Walker, MO area (ZIP 64790). 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 →