Kirksville, MO (ZIP 63501) has experienced 92 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 70 hailstorms, 8 severe wind events, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 76% of all recorded events (70 total). 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 $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Kirksville has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2014.
Kirksville has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 10, 2014.
Kirksville has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $255K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 25, 2021.
Kirksville has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $570K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kirksville was EF2 Tornado on May 13, 2009, which caused $5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Jul 25, 2008), causing $550K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 63501 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (70 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (4 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kirksville, MO, with 70 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Kirksville (ZIP 63501) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $570K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2010.
Kirksville has 7 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 $5.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 10, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 63501 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 13, 2009. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6M in property damage in the Kirksville, MO area (ZIP 63501). 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 →