ZIP code 64865, covering Seneca, MO, has 145 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 87 hailstorms, 24 tornadoes, and 14 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $123.6M. These events have resulted in 21 recorded deaths and 232 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Seneca is hailstorms, with 87 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $95K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $67.6M in documented property damage. 17 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (50%) 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 $40.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 24, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (75%) 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 $5.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2021.
Seneca has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 16, 2024.
Seneca has experienced 2 extreme cold events 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 $6.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Seneca was Ice Storm on Jan 12, 2007, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 10, 2008), causing $35M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 24, 1975 also caused significant damage ($25M).
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64865 has experienced 145 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (87 events), tornadoes (24 events), blizzards (14 events), floods (12 events), severe wind events (6 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Seneca, MO, with 87 events documented. These events have caused a combined $95K in property damage.
Yes, Seneca (ZIP 64865) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2021.
Seneca has 24 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 $67.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64865 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 12, 2007. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $123.6M in property damage in the Seneca, MO area (ZIP 64865). 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 →