ZIP code 64037, covering Higginsville, MO, has 60 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 41 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Higginsville is hailstorms, with 41 recorded events making up 68% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (5%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 12, 2024.
Higginsville has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $930K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 6, 2017.
Higginsville has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 2011.
Higginsville has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $400K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2019.
Higginsville has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 27, 1999.
Higginsville has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 10, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Higginsville was Flood on Apr 22, 1999, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 9, 2003), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64037 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Higginsville, MO, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, Higginsville (ZIP 64037) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 27, 1999.
Higginsville has 10 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 $930K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 6, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64037 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 22, 1999. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.9M in property damage in the Higginsville, MO area (ZIP 64037). 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 →