ZIP code 64082, covering Lees Summit, MO, has 177 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 128 hailstorms, 21 extreme heat events, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $97M. These events have resulted in 67 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lees Summit is hailstorms, with 128 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (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 4/5 (severe). 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 12% 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.
Lees Summit has experienced 10 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.
Lees Summit has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $61.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 1, 2015.
Lees Summit 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.
Lees Summit 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 Lees Summit was EF2 Tornado on May 4, 2003, which caused $60M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 30, 2002), causing $15M in damages. 119 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 26, 1996 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64082 has experienced 177 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (128 events), extreme heat events (21 events), severe wind events (10 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lees Summit, MO, with 128 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8M in property damage.
Yes, Lees Summit (ZIP 64082) 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.
Lees Summit has 8 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 $61.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 1, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64082 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 4, 2003. This event caused $60M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $97M in property damage in the Lees Summit, MO area (ZIP 64082). 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 →