Government agency data shows 19 natural disaster events for ZIP 65246 in Dalton, MO. These include 14 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $230.5K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 14 recorded incidents (74% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Dalton has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 6, 2017.
Dalton has experienced 1 blizzard 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 Jan 30, 2002.
Dalton has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 14, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dalton was Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002, which caused $200K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65246 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dalton, MO, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Dalton has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $27.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 6, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65246 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 30, 2002. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $230.5K in property damage in the Dalton, MO area (ZIP 65246). 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 →