Federal records document 94 natural disaster events in the Adrian, MO area (ZIP 64720). These include 71 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 31 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 76% of all recorded events (71 total). Of these, 2 (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 $6.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 3, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $26M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2024.
Adrian has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $583K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 9, 2007.
Adrian has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 4, 2020.
Adrian 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 Adrian was EF3 Tornado on May 4, 1977, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was 4" Hail (May 8, 2003), causing $6.8M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002 also caused significant damage ($580K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64720 has experienced 94 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (71 events), tornadoes (16 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Adrian, MO, with 71 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.8M in property damage.
Adrian has 16 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 $26M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64720 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 4, 1977. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $33.4M in property damage in the Adrian, MO area (ZIP 64720). 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 →