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64080 Pleasant Hill, MO — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Pleasant Hill, MO (64080)

Pleasant Hill, MO (ZIP 64080) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 204 natural disaster events on record. These include 173 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 22 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 85% of all recorded events (173 total). Of these, 4 (2%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 7, 2024.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $12M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 28, 2007.

💨 Severe wind events

Pleasant Hill has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 11, 2021.

❄️ Blizzards

Pleasant Hill has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $7.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2019.

🌊 Floods

Pleasant Hill has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 14, 2010.

🥵 Extreme heat events

Pleasant Hill has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 18, 1999.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Pleasant Hill was 2.5" Hail on Apr 3, 2011, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 30, 2002), causing $6.7M 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 Pleasant Hill, MO (64080)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64080 has experienced 204 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (173 events), tornadoes (18 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (4 events), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 64080?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pleasant Hill, MO, with 173 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 64080 (Pleasant Hill) prone to flooding?

Yes, Pleasant Hill (ZIP 64080) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 14, 2010.

Has Pleasant Hill (64080) ever been hit by a tornado?

Pleasant Hill has 18 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 $12M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 28, 2007.

What was the worst natural disaster in Pleasant Hill, MO?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64080 was 2.5" Hail, which occurred on Apr 3, 2011. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 64080?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.4M in property damage in the Pleasant Hill, MO area (ZIP 64080). 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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