Federal records document 87 natural disaster events in the Fayette, MO area (ZIP 65248). These include 70 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Fayette is hailstorms, with 70 recorded events making up 80% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (6%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2023.
Fayette has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 4, 2017.
Fayette has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $350.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 3, 1984.
Fayette 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 9, 2007.
Fayette has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 13, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fayette was Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 18, 1983), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65248 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (70 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (2 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fayette, MO, with 70 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Fayette (ZIP 65248) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 13, 2008.
Fayette has 6 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 $350.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 3, 1984.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65248 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 30, 2002. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.5M in property damage in the Fayette, MO area (ZIP 65248). 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 →