this area, (ZIP 62282) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 12 extreme heat events, 9 hailstorms, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $380K. These events have resulted in 17 recorded deaths and 148 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for this area is extreme heat events, with 12 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (42%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 17 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 16, 2012.
this area has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 30, 2023.
this area has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 20, 1976.
this area has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 31, 1987.
this area has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
this area has experienced 1 blizzard on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 29, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for this area was EF2 Tornado on Mar 20, 1976, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62282 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include extreme heat events (12 events), hailstorms (9 events), tornadoes (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), floods (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is extreme heat events, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Extreme heat events are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 12 events documented.
Yes, this area (ZIP 62282) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $80K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
this area has 3 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 $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 20, 1976.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62282 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 20, 1976. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $380K in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 62282). 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 →