ZIP code 65744, covering Rueter, MO, has 60 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 30 wildfires, 15 hailstorms, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.2M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 30 recorded incidents (50% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 29, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2023.
Rueter has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $420K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 22, 2022.
Rueter has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $510K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 20, 2020.
Rueter has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 28, 2019.
Rueter 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rueter was Frost/Freeze on Apr 7, 2007, which caused $1.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 8, 2002), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65744 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (30 events), hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rueter, MO, with 30 events documented.
Yes, Rueter (ZIP 65744) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $510K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 20, 2020.
Rueter has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 30, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65744 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 7, 2007. This event caused $1.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.2M in property damage in the Rueter, MO area (ZIP 65744). 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 →