Federal records document 67 natural disaster events in the Elk Creek, MO area (ZIP 65464). These include 48 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.4M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (48 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Elk Creek has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 11, 2019.
Elk Creek has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2015.
Elk Creek has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $545K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
Elk Creek has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 12, 2005.
Elk Creek 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 $6.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elk Creek was Frost/Freeze on Apr 7, 2007, which caused $6.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 9, 2015), causing $1M in damages. Flash Flood on Apr 25, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65464 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elk Creek, MO, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Elk Creek (ZIP 65464) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2015.
Elk Creek 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 $545K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65464 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 7, 2007. This event caused $6.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.4M in property damage in the Elk Creek, MO area (ZIP 65464). 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 →