Federal records document 177 natural disaster events in the Atchison, MO area (ZIP 51640). These include 109 hailstorms, 43 floods, and 16 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $56.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
With 109 recorded incidents (62% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 29, 2025.
There have been 43 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (33%) 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 $51.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 28, 2017.
Atchison has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
Atchison 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 25, 1997.
Atchison has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 16, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Atchison was Flood on Jun 9, 1998, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 13, 2019), causing $22M in damages. Flood on Sep 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51640 has experienced 177 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (109 events), floods (43 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Atchison, MO, with 109 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500K in property damage.
Yes, Atchison (ZIP 51640) has 43 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $51.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
Atchison has 16 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 28, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51640 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 9, 1998. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $56.6M in property damage in the Atchison, MO area (ZIP 51640). 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 →