Hopkins, MO (ZIP 64461) has experienced 67 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 51 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 76% of all recorded events (51 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2024.
Hopkins has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $640K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2019.
Hopkins has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $200K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 6, 2022.
Hopkins has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2024.
Hopkins has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 11, 1995.
Hopkins has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 12, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hopkins was EF3 Tornado on Mar 29, 1979, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 5, 2008), causing $260K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64461 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (51 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hopkins, MO, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $250K in property damage.
Yes, Hopkins (ZIP 64461) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $640K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2019.
Hopkins has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64461 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 29, 1979. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.8M in property damage in the Hopkins, MO area (ZIP 64461). 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 →