Federal records document 53 natural disaster events in the Cairo, MO area (ZIP 65239). These include 43 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $761.3K. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Cairo is hailstorms, with 43 recorded events making up 81% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2022.
Cairo has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 6, 2017.
Cairo has experienced 3 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 $510K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 21, 2019.
Cairo has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 27, 2011.
Cairo has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 14, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cairo was Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Feb 27, 2011), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65239 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cairo, MO, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Cairo has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 6, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65239 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 30, 2002. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $761.3K in property damage in the Cairo, MO area (ZIP 65239). 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 →