Polo, MO (ZIP 64671) has a moderate disaster history with 48 recorded events. These include 34 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Polo is hailstorms, with 34 recorded events making up 71% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
Polo 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $537.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 24, 2021.
Polo has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $273K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 2, 2008.
Polo has experienced 3 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $210K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 13, 2013.
Polo has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 13, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Polo was EF3 Tornado on Mar 14, 1955, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 14, 1955), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64671 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Polo, MO, with 34 events documented.
Yes, Polo (ZIP 64671) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 13, 2008.
Polo has 6 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 $537.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 24, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64671 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 14, 1955. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1M in property damage in the Polo, MO area (ZIP 64671). 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 →