Government records show 250 natural disaster events affecting the Lake Waukomis, MO area (ZIP 64151) — a notably active disaster history. These include 213 hailstorms, 20 severe wind events, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 41 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lake Waukomis is hailstorms, with 213 recorded events making up 85% of the area's disaster history. 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $83K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 30, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (33%) 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 $15.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 2, 2008.
Lake Waukomis has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2010.
Lake Waukomis 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.
Lake Waukomis has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 21, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lake Waukomis 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. Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002 also caused significant damage ($3.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64151 has experienced 250 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (213 events), severe wind events (20 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (3 events), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake Waukomis, MO, with 213 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.7M in property damage.
Yes, Lake Waukomis (ZIP 64151) 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.
Lake Waukomis has 12 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 $15.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 2, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64151 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 $21.4M in property damage in the Lake Waukomis, MO area (ZIP 64151). 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 →