ZIP code 65240, covering Centralia, MO, has 79 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 62 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $429K. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 62 recorded incidents (78% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Centralia has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $397K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
Centralia has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 22, 2006.
Centralia 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $32K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 25, 2008.
Centralia has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Centralia was EF2 Tornado on Dec 4, 1956, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65240 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (62 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Centralia, MO, with 62 events documented.
Yes, Centralia (ZIP 65240) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 25, 2008.
Centralia 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 $397K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65240 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 4, 1956. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $429K in property damage in the Centralia, MO area (ZIP 65240). 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 →