Harrisonville, MO (ZIP 64701) has experienced 150 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 131 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.7M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
With 131 recorded incidents (87% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (3%) 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 $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 7, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 $6.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 28, 2007.
Harrisonville 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 $7.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2019.
Harrisonville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 11, 2021.
Harrisonville has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have 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 Harrisonville was Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002, which caused $6.7M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 12, 1964), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 12, 1964 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64701 has experienced 150 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (131 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harrisonville, MO, with 131 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Harrisonville has 11 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 $6.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 28, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64701 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 30, 2002. This event caused $6.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.7M in property damage in the Harrisonville, MO area (ZIP 64701). 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 →