Jefferson City, MO (ZIP 65109) has experienced 125 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 102 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $181.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 36 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 82% of all recorded events (102 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Jefferson City has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2019.
Jefferson City has experienced 6 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 $175.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2019.
Jefferson City has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $378K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2008.
Jefferson City has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 7, 2024.
Jefferson City has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 16, 1983.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jefferson City was EF3 Tornado on May 22, 2019, which caused $170M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 15, 1994), causing $5M in damages. 3" Hail on Mar 27, 2020 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65109 has experienced 125 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (102 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jefferson City, MO, with 102 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3M in property damage.
Yes, Jefferson City (ZIP 65109) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2019.
Jefferson City has 6 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 $175.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65109 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 22, 2019. This event caused $170M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $181.7M in property damage in the Jefferson City, MO area (ZIP 65109). 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 →