Belle, MO (ZIP 65013) has experienced 66 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 46 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $37.1M. A total of 18 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (46 total). 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 $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Belle has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 1, 2021.
Belle has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 15, 2023.
Belle has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 30, 2017.
Belle has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 17, 2012.
Belle 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 $4.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Belle was EF2 Tornado on Apr 29, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 7, 2007), causing $4.9M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 12, 2007 also caused significant damage ($3.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65013 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Belle, MO, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Belle (ZIP 65013) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 30, 2017.
Belle has 6 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 $27.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 15, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65013 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 29, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $37.1M in property damage in the Belle, MO area (ZIP 65013). 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 →