ZIP code 64157, covering Kansas City, MO, has 178 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 152 hailstorms, 12 severe wind events, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Kansas City is hailstorms, with 152 recorded events making up 85% of the area's disaster history. 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $19K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 22, 2017.
Kansas City has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $14.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 30, 2014.
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 EF3 Tornado (May 2, 2008), causing $4M in damages. 2.5" Hail on Mar 12, 2006 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64157 has experienced 178 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (152 events), severe wind events (12 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). 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 152 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Kansas City has 7 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 $14.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 30, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64157 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 $16.1M in property damage in the Kansas City, MO area (ZIP 64157). 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 →