Federal records document 141 natural disaster events in the Belton, MO area (ZIP 64012). These include 119 hailstorms, 10 severe wind events, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $70.2M. These events have resulted in 40 recorded deaths and 181 injuries.
With 119 recorded incidents (84% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 7, 2024.
Belton has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $76K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2011.
Belton has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $62.5M in documented property damage. 37 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 2, 2018.
Belton has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $7.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2019.
Belton has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 8, 2010.
Belton has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 18, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Belton was EF2 Tornado on May 4, 2003, which caused $60M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 30, 2002), causing $6.7M in damages. EF5 Tornado on May 20, 1957 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64012 has experienced 141 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (119 events), severe wind events (10 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (4 events), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Belton, MO, with 119 events documented. These events have caused a combined $250K in property damage.
Yes, Belton (ZIP 64012) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 8, 2010.
Belton has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $62.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 2, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64012 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 4, 2003. This event caused $60M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $70.2M in property damage in the Belton, MO area (ZIP 64012). 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 →