ZIP code 64040, covering Holden, MO, has 135 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 110 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $503.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Holden is hailstorms, with 110 recorded events making up 81% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 18, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 28, 2007.
Holden has experienced 5 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 Apr 24, 2014.
Holden has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 11, 2019.
Holden has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $500.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Holden was Flood on Jul 1, 2007, which caused $500M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 10, 2001), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64040 has experienced 135 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (110 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (3 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Holden, MO, with 110 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Holden (ZIP 64040) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $500.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2007.
Holden has 14 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 28, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64040 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 1, 2007. This event caused $500M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $503.7M in property damage in the Holden, MO area (ZIP 64040). 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 →