Carthage, MO (ZIP 64836) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 226 natural disaster events on record. These include 157 hailstorms, 25 tornadoes, and 17 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.1M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 43 injuries.
With 157 recorded incidents (69% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (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 $740K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 18, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (12%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 8% 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.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (58%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 27, 2021.
Carthage has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Carthage 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 Carthage 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. EF1 Tornado on May 10, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64836 has experienced 226 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (157 events), tornadoes (25 events), blizzards (17 events), floods (12 events), severe wind events (9 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 Carthage, MO, with 157 events documented. These events have caused a combined $740K in property damage.
Yes, Carthage (ZIP 64836) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 27, 2021.
Carthage has 25 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 $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64836 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 $20.1M in property damage in the Carthage, MO area (ZIP 64836). 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 →