Benton City, MO (ZIP 65232) has a moderate disaster history with 17 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 2 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.3M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (9 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 16, 2024.
Benton City 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 27, 2008.
Benton City has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2002.
Benton City has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 9, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Benton City was EF2 Tornado on Sep 22, 1993, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 12, 1970), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65232 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Benton City, MO, with 9 events documented.
Benton City 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 27, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65232 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 22, 1993. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.3M in property damage in the Benton City, MO area (ZIP 65232). 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 →