Bates City, MO (ZIP 64011) has experienced 111 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 73 hailstorms, 21 extreme heat events, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.9M. These events have resulted in 67 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (73 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (57%) 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). 61 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 10, 2015.
Bates City has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $17M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 15, 2022.
Bates City has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $775K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 6, 2017.
Bates City has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2005.
Bates City has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 12, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bates City was Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Weather (Feb 15, 2019), causing $1M in damages. Heavy Snow on Oct 23, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64011 has experienced 111 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (73 events), extreme heat events (21 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bates City, MO, with 73 events documented.
Bates City has 5 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 $775K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 6, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64011 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 30, 2002. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.9M in property damage in the Bates City, MO area (ZIP 64011). 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 →