Federal records document 103 natural disaster events in the Kansas City, MO area (ZIP 64165). These include 83 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
With 83 recorded incidents (81% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (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 $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
Kansas City has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $964K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 18, 2010.
Kansas City has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2024.
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 EF3 Tornado on May 2, 2008, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 19, 2000), causing $800K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64165 has experienced 103 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (83 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kansas City, MO, with 83 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Kansas City has 6 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 $4.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64165 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 2, 2008. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.6M in property damage in the Kansas City, MO area (ZIP 64165). 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 →