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64029 Grain Valley, MO — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Grain Valley, MO (64029)

Grain Valley, MO (ZIP 64029) has experienced 161 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 112 hailstorms, 21 extreme heat events, and 16 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.5M. These events have resulted in 67 recorded deaths and 23 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (112 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 11, 2025.

🥵 Extreme heat events

There have been 21 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 13% 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.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (25%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2024.

❄️ Blizzards

Grain Valley 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.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Grain Valley 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.

💨 Severe wind events

Grain Valley has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 2, 2018.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Grain Valley was Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jan 24, 1967), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 12, 1964 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Grain Valley, MO (64029)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64029 has experienced 161 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (112 events), extreme heat events (21 events), tornadoes (16 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme cold events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 64029?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grain Valley, MO, with 112 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 64029 (Grain Valley) prone to flooding?

Yes, Grain Valley (ZIP 64029) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 14, 2010.

Has Grain Valley (64029) ever been hit by a tornado?

Grain Valley has 16 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 $9.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2024.

What was the worst natural disaster in Grain Valley, MO?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64029 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 64029?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.5M in property damage in the Grain Valley, MO area (ZIP 64029). 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 →

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