Federal records document 62 natural disaster events in the Rocky Comfort, MO area (ZIP 64861). These include 34 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (34 total). 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 4, 2024.
Rocky Comfort has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Rocky Comfort has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $335K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 29, 2023.
Rocky Comfort has experienced 5 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $630K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
Rocky Comfort has experienced 2 extreme cold events 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 $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
Rocky Comfort has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 23, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rocky Comfort was Frost/Freeze on Apr 7, 2007, which caused $4.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 15, 1988), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 30, 2019 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64861 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rocky Comfort, MO, with 34 events documented.
Yes, Rocky Comfort (ZIP 64861) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $630K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
Rocky Comfort has 10 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 $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64861 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 7, 2007. This event caused $4.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.5M in property damage in the Rocky Comfort, MO area (ZIP 64861). 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 →