Devils Elbow, MO (ZIP 65457) has experienced 60 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 33 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Devils Elbow is hailstorms, with 33 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Devils Elbow has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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 $8.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 23, 2022.
Devils Elbow has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 7 (100%) 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 $8.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 30, 2017.
Devils Elbow has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Devils Elbow has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 30, 2024.
Devils Elbow 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Devils Elbow was Ice Storm on Jan 12, 2007, which caused $8.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 30, 2017), causing $5.4M in damages. Flash Flood on Dec 26, 2015 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65457 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), wildfires (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Devils Elbow, MO, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Devils Elbow (ZIP 65457) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 30, 2017.
Devils Elbow has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65457 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 12, 2007. This event caused $8.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.4M in property damage in the Devils Elbow, MO area (ZIP 65457). 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 →