ZIP code 64154, covering Kansas City, MO, has 196 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 167 hailstorms, 12 severe wind events, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.6M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Kansas City is hailstorms, with 167 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 2, 2008.
Kansas City has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $15.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 2, 2008.
Kansas City has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 20, 2021.
Kansas City has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 18, 2017.
Kansas City 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 14, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kansas City was EF2 Tornado on May 2, 2008, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 30, 2002), causing $5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 11, 2000 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64154 has experienced 196 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (167 events), severe wind events (12 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme cold event (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 Kansas City, MO, with 167 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
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 $15.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 2, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64154 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 $22.6M in property damage in the Kansas City, MO area (ZIP 64154). 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 →