Federal records document 100 natural disaster events in the Liberal, MO area (ZIP 64762). These include 65 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $88.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 18 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (65 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (35%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $72.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2013.
Liberal has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2022.
Liberal has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Liberal 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). Cold-related events have caused a combined $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
Liberal has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Liberal was EF3 Tornado on Mar 15, 1982, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 15, 1982), causing $25M in damages. EF4 Tornado on May 4, 2003 also caused significant damage ($14M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64762 has experienced 100 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (65 events), tornadoes (20 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Liberal, MO, with 65 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11K in property damage.
Yes, Liberal (ZIP 64762) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $500K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2002.
Liberal has 20 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $72.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64762 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 15, 1982. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $88.2M in property damage in the Liberal, MO area (ZIP 64762). 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 →