Fortuna, MO (ZIP 65034) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (13 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
Fortuna has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $225.7K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 29, 2023.
Fortuna has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $57.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 7, 1990.
Fortuna has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 26, 2019.
Fortuna 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
Fortuna has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 8, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fortuna was Flood on Jul 26, 1998, which caused $3.1M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 7, 2007), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65034 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fortuna, MO, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $75K in property damage.
Yes, Fortuna (ZIP 65034) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 26, 2019.
Fortuna has 7 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 $57.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 7, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65034 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 26, 1998. This event caused $3.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5M in property damage in the Fortuna, MO area (ZIP 65034). 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 →