Federal records document 168 natural disaster events in the Purdy, MO area (ZIP 65734). These include 117 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $63M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 57 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (117 total). 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 $910K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 4, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. 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 $43.8M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $4.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 31, 2023.
Purdy has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 8 (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 $7.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 27, 2021.
Purdy has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 21, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Purdy was EF3 Tornado on May 4, 2003, which caused $27.5M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 10, 2008), causing $10M in damages. Flash Flood on Dec 26, 2015 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65734 has experienced 168 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (117 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (12 events), blizzards (11 events), floods (10 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Purdy, MO, with 117 events documented. These events have caused a combined $910K in property damage.
Yes, Purdy (ZIP 65734) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 27, 2021.
Purdy has 15 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 $43.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65734 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 4, 2003. This event caused $27.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 5 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $63M in property damage in the Purdy, MO area (ZIP 65734). 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 →