ZIP code 64835, covering Carterville, MO, has 118 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 74 hailstorms, 17 blizzards, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.8M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 22 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Carterville is hailstorms, with 74 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (3%) 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 $355K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 14% 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.
Carterville has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2024.
Carterville has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $862K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 23, 2019.
Carterville has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $360K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Carterville 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 Carterville was Frost/Freeze on Apr 7, 2007, which caused $6.8M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 9, 2007), causing $5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Oct 8, 1993 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64835 has experienced 118 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (74 events), blizzards (17 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme heat events (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carterville, MO, with 74 events documented. These events have caused a combined $355K in property damage.
Yes, Carterville (ZIP 64835) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $862K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 23, 2019.
Carterville has 9 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 $5.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64835 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 7, 2007. This event caused $6.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.8M in property damage in the Carterville, MO area (ZIP 64835). 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 →