Lees Summit, MO (ZIP 64086) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 217 natural disaster events on record. These include 160 hailstorms, 21 extreme heat events, and 13 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $43.1M. These events have resulted in 67 recorded deaths and 32 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (160 total). 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $9.1M 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 10% 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.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. 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.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) 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 $6.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2024.
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 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 64086 has experienced 217 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (160 events), extreme heat events (21 events), severe wind events (13 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lees Summit, MO, with 160 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.1M in property damage.
Yes, Lees Summit (ZIP 64086) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 14, 2010.
Lees Summit has 12 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 $6.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64086 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 $43.1M in property damage in the Lees Summit, MO area (ZIP 64086). 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 →