ZIP code 64505, covering Saint Joseph, MO, has 123 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 82 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 16 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.8M. A total of 31 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 82 recorded incidents (67% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 13, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 29, 2022.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% 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 4 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $650K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 15, 2022.
Saint Joseph has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 7, 2022.
Saint Joseph has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 17, 2017.
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 EF2 Tornado (Mar 30, 2006), causing $800K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64505 has experienced 123 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (82 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (16 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (3 events), and extreme cold 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 82 events documented. These events have caused a combined $35K in property damage.
Yes, Saint Joseph (ZIP 64505) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $255K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 7, 2022.
Saint Joseph has 17 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 29, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64505 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 $4.8M in property damage in the Saint Joseph, MO area (ZIP 64505). 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 →