Latham, MO (ZIP 65050) has a moderate disaster history with 17 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $255K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Latham is hailstorms, with 9 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.
Latham has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 7, 1990.
Latham has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 22, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Latham was Winter Storm on Nov 29, 2006, which caused $200K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65050 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), tornadoes (6 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Latham, MO, with 9 events documented.
Latham has 6 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 $55K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 7, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65050 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Nov 29, 2006. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $255K in property damage in the Latham, MO area (ZIP 65050). 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 →