Kansas City, MO (ZIP 64134) has experienced 186 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 136 hailstorms, 21 extreme heat events, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $98.2M. These events have resulted in 104 recorded deaths and 191 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% of all recorded events (136 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $8.1M 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 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.
Kansas City 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.
Kansas City has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $63.1M in documented property damage. 37 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 8, 2022.
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 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 Kansas City 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 64134 has experienced 186 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (136 events), extreme heat events (21 events), severe wind events (10 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kansas City, MO, with 136 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.1M in property damage.
Yes, Kansas City (ZIP 64134) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 8, 2010.
Kansas City has 9 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 $63.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 8, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64134 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 $98.2M in property damage in the Kansas City, MO area (ZIP 64134). 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 →