Tipton, MO (ZIP 65081) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 20 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $585.5K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 20 recorded incidents (54% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2021.
Tipton has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $307.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2024.
Tipton 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.
Tipton has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 10, 2008.
Tipton has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 8, 2022.
Tipton has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 31, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tipton was EF1 Tornado on Apr 27, 2024, which caused $200K in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Nov 29, 2006), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65081 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tipton, MO, with 20 events documented.
Yes, Tipton (ZIP 65081) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 10, 2008.
Tipton has 10 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 $307.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65081 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2024. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $585.5K in property damage in the Tipton, MO area (ZIP 65081). 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 →