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64123 Kansas City, MO — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Kansas City, MO (64123)

Federal records document 189 natural disaster events in the Kansas City, MO area (ZIP 64123). These include 127 hailstorms, 24 severe wind events, and 21 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $54M. These events have resulted in 67 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 127 recorded incidents (67% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $775.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.

💨 Severe wind events

There have been 24 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% 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 $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 25, 2024.

🥵 Extreme heat events

There have been 21 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 11% 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.

❄️ Blizzards

Kansas City 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.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Kansas City has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $36.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 4, 2003.

🌊 Floods

Kansas City has experienced 3 floods 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 $42K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2024.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Kansas City was EF4 Tornado on May 4, 2003, which caused $31M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 30, 2002), causing $15M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 11, 2000 also caused significant damage ($5M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Kansas City, MO (64123)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64123 has experienced 189 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (127 events), severe wind events (24 events), extreme heat events (21 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 64123?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kansas City, MO, with 127 events documented. These events have caused a combined $775.5K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 64123 (Kansas City) prone to flooding?

Yes, Kansas City (ZIP 64123) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $42K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2024.

Has Kansas City (64123) ever been hit by a tornado?

Kansas City has 5 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 $36.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 4, 2003.

What was the worst natural disaster in Kansas City, MO?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64123 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 4, 2003. This event caused $31M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 64123?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $54M in property damage in the Kansas City, MO area (ZIP 64123). 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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