Sunrise Beach, MO (ZIP 65079) has experienced 124 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 90 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $131.4M. A total of 13 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% of all recorded events (90 total). Of these, 3 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $787.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2017.
Sunrise Beach has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (70%) 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 $120.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 29, 2023.
Sunrise Beach has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $4.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 16, 2022.
Sunrise Beach has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 8, 2008.
Sunrise Beach 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sunrise Beach was Winter Storm on Nov 30, 2006, which caused $120M in property damage. Another major event was 2" Hail (May 8, 2023), causing $2M in damages. Flash Flood on Apr 30, 2017 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65079 has experienced 124 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (90 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sunrise Beach, MO, with 90 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.5M in property damage.
Yes, Sunrise Beach (ZIP 65079) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 16, 2022.
Sunrise Beach has 12 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 $787.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65079 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Nov 30, 2006. This event caused $120M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $131.4M in property damage in the Sunrise Beach, MO area (ZIP 65079). 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 →