Westphalia, MO (ZIP 65085) has experienced 59 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 45 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 76% of all recorded events (45 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 1, 2024.
Westphalia has experienced 7 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2017.
Westphalia 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.
Westphalia 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.
Westphalia has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $751K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Westphalia 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. Flash Flood on Jul 1, 2015 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65085 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Westphalia, MO, with 45 events documented.
Yes, Westphalia (ZIP 65085) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $751K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2015.
Westphalia has 7 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 $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65085 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 $4.4M in property damage in the Westphalia, MO area (ZIP 65085). 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 →