ZIP code 64058, covering Independence, MO, has 187 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 141 hailstorms, 20 severe wind events, and 18 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.9M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 36 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Independence is hailstorms, with 141 recorded events making up 75% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (1%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 30, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (22%) 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 $8.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
Independence has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $272K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 7, 2022.
Independence has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 26, 2003.
Independence 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 7, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Independence was EF3 Tornado on Jan 24, 1967, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 4, 1977), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jan 24, 1967 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64058 has experienced 187 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (141 events), severe wind events (20 events), tornadoes (18 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Independence, MO, with 141 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Independence (ZIP 64058) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 7, 2007.
Independence has 18 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 $8.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 3, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64058 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 24, 1967. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.9M in property damage in the Independence, MO area (ZIP 64058). 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 →