Federal records document 77 natural disaster events in the Sturgeon, MO area (ZIP 65284). These include 52 hailstorms, 9 extreme heat events, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 108 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Sturgeon is hailstorms, with 52 recorded events making up 68% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Sturgeon has experienced 9 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 9 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 5, 2007.
Sturgeon has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 21, 2008.
Sturgeon has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $325K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 26, 2000.
Sturgeon has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 8, 2003.
Sturgeon has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 13, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sturgeon was Ice Storm on Jan 12, 2007, which caused $653K in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 1, 2006), causing $539K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65284 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), extreme heat events (9 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sturgeon, MO, with 52 events documented.
Yes, Sturgeon (ZIP 65284) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 13, 2008.
Sturgeon has 4 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 $325K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 26, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65284 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 12, 2007. This event caused $653K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6M in property damage in the Sturgeon, MO area (ZIP 65284). 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 →