With 289 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 64801 in Joplin, MO has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 207 hailstorms, 35 tornadoes, and 17 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9B. These events have resulted in 174 recorded deaths and 1,264 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (207 total). Of these, 2 (1%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
There have been 35 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (14%) 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 $2.9B in documented property damage. 164 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (53%) 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 $5.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 29, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (36%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
Joplin has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Joplin has experienced 5 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $324K in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 12, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Joplin was EF5 Tornado on May 22, 2011, which caused $2.8B in property damage and was linked to 161 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 4, 2003), causing $21.2M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 28, 1996 also caused significant damage ($12M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64801 has experienced 289 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (207 events), tornadoes (35 events), blizzards (17 events), floods (14 events), severe wind events (10 events), extreme heat events (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Joplin, MO, with 207 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Joplin (ZIP 64801) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
Joplin has 35 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 $2.9B. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64801 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on May 22, 2011. This event caused $2.8B in documented property damage. It resulted in 161 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.9B in property damage in the Joplin, MO area (ZIP 64801). 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 →