this area, (ZIP 62248) has a moderate disaster history with 13 recorded events. These include 5 tornadoes, 3 hailstorms, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 5 recorded incidents (38% of all events), tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $375K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 15, 2023.
this area has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
this area has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 15, 2023.
this area 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 $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 1, 2006.
this area has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 18, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for this area was Winter Storm on Dec 1, 2006, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 18, 1975), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62248 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (5 events), hailstorms (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $375K in property damage.
this area has 5 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 $375K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 15, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62248 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Dec 1, 2006. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 62248). 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 →