Government records show 218 natural disaster events affecting the Gladstone, MO area (ZIP 64118) — a notably active disaster history. These include 183 hailstorms, 16 severe wind events, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Gladstone is hailstorms, with 183 recorded events making up 84% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $550.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $94K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 30, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $19.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 2, 2008.
Gladstone 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.
Gladstone 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.
Gladstone 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 2, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gladstone was EF2 Tornado on May 2, 2008, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 11, 2000), causing $5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 2, 2008 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64118 has experienced 218 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (183 events), severe wind events (16 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gladstone, MO, with 183 events documented. These events have caused a combined $550.5K in property damage.
Yes, Gladstone (ZIP 64118) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $30K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 2, 2008.
Gladstone has 11 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 $19.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 2, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64118 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 2, 2008. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.3M in property damage in the Gladstone, MO area (ZIP 64118). 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 →