Rich Hill, MO (ZIP 64779) has experienced 89 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 73 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 73 recorded incidents (82% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 30, 2025.
Rich Hill has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $795K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2024.
Rich Hill 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.
Rich Hill has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 21, 2020.
Rich Hill has experienced 1 flood on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 28, 2015.
Rich Hill 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 Rich Hill was Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002, which caused $580K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Nov 29, 1991), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64779 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (73 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (3 events), wildfires (2 events), flood (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rich Hill, MO, with 73 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Rich Hill (ZIP 64779) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 28, 2015.
Rich Hill has 8 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 $795K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64779 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 30, 2002. This event caused $580K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.5M in property damage in the Rich Hill, MO area (ZIP 64779). 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 →