Federal records document 192 natural disaster events in the Carl Junction, MO area (ZIP 64834). These include 132 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 17 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $67.4M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 105 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (132 total). Of these, 2 (2%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (14%) 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 $48.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (53%) 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 $5.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 29, 2023.
Carl Junction has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Carl Junction has experienced 7 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $128K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 23, 2019.
Carl Junction has experienced 5 extreme heat events 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 heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $324K in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 12, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Carl Junction was EF3 Tornado on May 4, 2003, which caused $21.2M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 28, 1996), causing $12M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 7, 2007 also caused significant damage ($6.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64834 has experienced 192 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (132 events), tornadoes (22 events), blizzards (17 events), severe wind events (8 events), floods (7 events), extreme heat events (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carl Junction, MO, with 132 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.7M in property damage.
Yes, Carl Junction (ZIP 64834) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $128K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 23, 2019.
Carl Junction has 22 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 $48.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64834 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 4, 2003. This event caused $21.2M 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 $67.4M in property damage in the Carl Junction, MO area (ZIP 64834). 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 →