ZIP code 64862, covering Sarcoxie, MO, has 110 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 65 hailstorms, 17 blizzards, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.7M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 20 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Sarcoxie is hailstorms, with 65 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $290K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 18, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 15% 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 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2017.
Sarcoxie 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 30, 2017.
Sarcoxie 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.
Sarcoxie has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 8, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sarcoxie 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. 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 8, 2009 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64862 has experienced 110 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (65 events), blizzards (17 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (6 events), extreme heat events (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sarcoxie, MO, with 65 events documented. These events have caused a combined $290K in property damage.
Yes, Sarcoxie (ZIP 64862) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 30, 2017.
Sarcoxie has 13 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 $2.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64862 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 $20.7M in property damage in the Sarcoxie, MO area (ZIP 64862). 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 →