Purcell, MO (ZIP 64857) has experienced 55 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 28 hailstorms, 17 blizzards, and 5 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.9M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 20 injuries.
With 28 recorded incidents (51% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 31% 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.
Purcell 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.
Purcell has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 1968.
Purcell 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 $6.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
Purcell has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Purcell 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.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64857 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), blizzards (17 events), extreme heat events (5 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Purcell, MO, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $40K in property damage.
Yes, Purcell (ZIP 64857) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2002.
Purcell has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 1968.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64857 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 $12.9M in property damage in the Purcell, MO area (ZIP 64857). 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 →