Loose Creek, MO (ZIP 65054) has a moderate disaster history with 49 recorded events. These include 38 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
With 38 recorded incidents (78% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 1, 2024.
Loose Creek has experienced 5 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 10, 2010.
Loose Creek has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2016.
Loose Creek 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 $102K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 21, 2008.
Loose Creek has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Loose Creek was EF3 Tornado on May 1, 1983, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 8, 1999), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65054 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Loose Creek, MO, with 38 events documented.
Yes, Loose Creek (ZIP 65054) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $30K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2007.
Loose Creek has 5 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 10, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65054 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 1, 1983. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.9M in property damage in the Loose Creek, MO area (ZIP 65054). 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 →