Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 63451 in Leonard, MO. These include 21 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $746K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Leonard is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2023.
Leonard has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. 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 $745K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
Leonard has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2008.
Leonard has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 18, 1999.
Leonard has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 15, 1988.
The most significant disaster event on record for Leonard was EF2 Tornado on Apr 8, 1999, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 9, 2025), causing $105K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63451 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (5 events), flood (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Leonard, MO, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Leonard (ZIP 63451) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2008.
Leonard 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 $745K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63451 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 8, 1999. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $746K in property damage in the Leonard, MO area (ZIP 63451). 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 →