ZIP code 64730, covering Butler, MO, has 143 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 117 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Butler is hailstorms, with 117 recorded events making up 82% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (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 $6.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 3, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $785K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2024.
Butler has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 4, 2020.
Butler 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.
Butler 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 Butler was 4" Hail on May 8, 2003, which caused $6.8M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 30, 2002), causing $580K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64730 has experienced 143 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (117 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Butler, MO, with 117 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.9M in property damage.
Butler 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 $785K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64730 was 4" Hail, which occurred on May 8, 2003. This event caused $6.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.2M in property damage in the Butler, MO area (ZIP 64730). 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 →