Government agency data shows 35 natural disaster events for ZIP 65778 in Myrtle, MO. These include 17 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 17 recorded incidents (49% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 15, 2025.
Myrtle has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 8 (89%) 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 $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 4, 2024.
Myrtle has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
Myrtle has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 1, 1999.
Myrtle 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
Myrtle has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 22, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Myrtle was Frost/Freeze on Apr 7, 2007, which caused $3.3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Dec 24, 1982), causing $2.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Mar 18, 2008 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65778 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Myrtle, MO, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Myrtle (ZIP 65778) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 4, 2024.
Myrtle 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 $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65778 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 7, 2007. This event caused $3.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.8M in property damage in the Myrtle, MO area (ZIP 65778). 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 →