Newburg, MO (ZIP 65550) has experienced 181 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 109 hailstorms, 27 tornadoes, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $121.5M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 29 injuries.
With 109 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (2%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (15%) 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 $100.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (73%) 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 $10.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 8, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (46%) 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 24, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 24, 2024.
Newburg has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $5.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 20, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newburg was EF3 Tornado on Dec 31, 2010, which caused $90M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 30, 2017), causing $5.4M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 12, 2007 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65550 has experienced 181 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (109 events), tornadoes (27 events), floods (15 events), blizzards (13 events), wildfires (13 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newburg, MO, with 109 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Newburg (ZIP 65550) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 8, 2024.
Newburg has 27 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 $100.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65550 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 31, 2010. This event caused $90M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $121.5M in property damage in the Newburg, MO area (ZIP 65550). 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 →