Kansas City, MO (ZIP 64155) has experienced 180 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 157 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 87% of all recorded events (157 total). Of these, 3 (2%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 16, 2025.
Kansas City has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 4 (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 $19.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 2, 2008.
Kansas City has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 30, 2023.
Kansas City has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $272K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 7, 2022.
Kansas City has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 26, 2003.
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 EF1 Tornado (May 11, 2000), causing $5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 2, 2008 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64155 has experienced 180 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (157 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kansas City, MO, with 157 events documented. These events have caused a combined $300K in property damage.
Kansas City has 8 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 $19.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 2, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64155 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 $19.9M in property damage in the Kansas City, MO area (ZIP 64155). 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 →