ZIP code 65483, covering Houston, MO, has 81 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 48 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.7M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 48 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Houston has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
Houston has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $13.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 30, 2017.
Houston 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.
Houston has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 30, 2019.
Houston has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 28, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Houston was Flash Flood on Apr 30, 2017, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 7, 2007), causing $6.3M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 6, 2013 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65483 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), wildfires (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Houston, MO, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $550K in property damage.
Yes, Houston (ZIP 65483) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 30, 2017.
Houston has 9 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65483 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 30, 2017. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.7M in property damage in the Houston, MO area (ZIP 65483). 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 →