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65018 California, MO — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: California, MO (65018)

ZIP code 65018, covering California, MO, has 93 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 71 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 71 recorded incidents (76% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 7, 1990.

🌊 Floods

California has experienced 4 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 1, 2016.

❄️ Blizzards

California has experienced 2 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 22, 2022.

💨 Severe wind events

California has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 3, 1991.

🌍 Earthquakes

California has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 31, 2005.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for California was EF2 Tornado on Jun 7, 1990, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 15, 1982), causing $250K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in California, MO (65018)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65018 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (71 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 65018?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in California, MO, with 71 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 65018 (California) prone to flooding?

Yes, California (ZIP 65018) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 1, 2016.

Has California (65018) ever been hit by a tornado?

California has 13 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 $25.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 7, 1990.

What was the worst natural disaster in California, MO?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65018 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 7, 1990. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 65018?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.7M in property damage in the California, MO area (ZIP 65018). 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 →

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