Saint Joseph, MO (ZIP 64503) has experienced 97 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 65 hailstorms, 16 severe wind events, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 23 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Saint Joseph is hailstorms, with 65 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 13, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 30, 2023.
Saint Joseph has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 29, 2022.
Saint Joseph has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $755K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 7, 2022.
Saint Joseph has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $25K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 2014.
Saint Joseph 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 18, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saint Joseph was EF2 Tornado on Jun 16, 1973, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 6, 2007), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64503 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (65 events), severe wind events (16 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Joseph, MO, with 65 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Saint Joseph (ZIP 64503) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $755K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 7, 2022.
Saint Joseph has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 29, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64503 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 16, 1973. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.9M in property damage in the Saint Joseph, MO area (ZIP 64503). 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 →