Eldridge, MO (ZIP 65463) has experienced 61 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $130.5M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 33 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Eldridge is hailstorms, with 38 recorded events making up 62% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $180K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2024.
Eldridge has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (70%) 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 $120.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 29, 2023.
Eldridge has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 25, 2011.
Eldridge has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2003.
Eldridge has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $210K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 8, 2008.
Eldridge 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Eldridge was Winter Storm on Nov 30, 2006, which caused $120M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 4, 2003), causing $6M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 7, 2007 also caused significant damage ($1.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65463 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eldridge, MO, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $180K in property damage.
Yes, Eldridge (ZIP 65463) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 25, 2011.
Eldridge 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 $6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65463 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Nov 30, 2006. This event caused $120M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $130.5M in property damage in the Eldridge, MO area (ZIP 65463). 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 →