Government records show 207 natural disaster events affecting the Kansas City, MO area (ZIP 64127) — a notably active disaster history. These include 147 hailstorms, 23 severe wind events, and 21 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $49.1M. These events have resulted in 67 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Kansas City is hailstorms, with 147 recorded events making up 71% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $925.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% 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.
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.
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.
Kansas City has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $31.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 4, 2003.
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.
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. Winter Weather on Feb 15, 2019 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64127 has experienced 207 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (147 events), severe wind events (23 events), extreme heat events (21 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kansas City, MO, with 147 events documented. These events have caused a combined $925.5K in property damage.
Yes, Kansas City (ZIP 64127) 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.
Kansas City has 4 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 $31.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 4, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64127 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.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $49.1M in property damage in the Kansas City, MO area (ZIP 64127). 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 →