Excello, MO (ZIP 65247) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 28 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.1M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (28 total). Of these, 2 (7%) 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 $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2024.
Excello has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 6, 2017.
Excello 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.
Excello 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.
Excello has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 15, 1988.
The most significant disaster event on record for Excello was EF4 Tornado on Apr 23, 1975, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 23, 1975), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 12, 1970 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65247 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Excello, MO, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Excello has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $7.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 6, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65247 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 23, 1975. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.1M in property damage in the Excello, MO area (ZIP 65247). 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 →