Government agency data shows 48 natural disaster events for ZIP 63446 in Knox City, MO. These include 40 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.4M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 40 recorded incidents (83% 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 27, 2024.
Knox City has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 8, 1999.
Knox City has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 13, 2024.
Knox City has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $17K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Knox City was EF2 Tornado on Apr 8, 1999, which caused $2.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 16, 1975), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63446 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Knox City, MO, with 40 events documented.
Yes, Knox City (ZIP 63446) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2008.
Knox City 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 $2.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 8, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63446 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 8, 1999. This event caused $2.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.4M in property damage in the Knox City, MO area (ZIP 63446). 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 →