Franklin, MO (ZIP 65250) has experienced 68 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 55 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 81% of all recorded events (55 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Franklin 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 $977.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 12, 2006.
Franklin has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
Franklin has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2022.
Franklin 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Franklin was Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 12, 2006), causing $450K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65250 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Franklin, MO, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Franklin (ZIP 65250) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $600K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
Franklin 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 $977.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 12, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65250 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 $2.6M in property damage in the Franklin, MO area (ZIP 65250). 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 →