Federal records document 135 natural disaster events in the Lake Lotawana, MO area (ZIP 64063). These include 86 hailstorms, 21 extreme heat events, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $39.4M. These events have resulted in 67 recorded deaths and 32 injuries.
With 86 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 1, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 16% 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.
Lake Lotawana has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2024.
Lake Lotawana has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 12, 2021.
Lake Lotawana 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.
Lake Lotawana 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lake Lotawana was Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was 119 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 26, 1996), causing $10M in damages. 2.5" Hail on Apr 3, 2011 also caused significant damage ($7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64063 has experienced 135 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (86 events), extreme heat events (21 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake Lotawana, MO, with 86 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8M in property damage.
Yes, Lake Lotawana (ZIP 64063) 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.
Lake Lotawana has 9 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 $4.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64063 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.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $39.4M in property damage in the Lake Lotawana, MO area (ZIP 64063). 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 →