Federal records document 77 natural disaster events in the Drury, MO area (ZIP 65638). These include 54 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (54 total). Of these, 3 (6%) 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 $285K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Drury has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $285K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 2022.
Drury has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 21, 2019.
Drury has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $6.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 4, 2024.
Drury has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $67.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
Drury has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 4, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Drury was Flash Flood on Nov 4, 2024, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Dec 2, 1982), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65638 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Drury, MO, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $285K in property damage.
Yes, Drury (ZIP 65638) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 4, 2024.
Drury has 6 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 $2.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 21, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65638 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Nov 4, 2024. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.1M in property damage in the Drury, MO area (ZIP 65638). 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 →