Federal records document 129 natural disaster events in the Fulton, MO area (ZIP 65251). These include 100 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 4 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Fulton is hailstorms, with 100 recorded events making up 78% of the area's disaster history. 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 $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
Fulton has experienced 4 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 3, 2003.
Fulton has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
Fulton has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 1, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fulton was EF1 Tornado on Jun 17, 1985, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Nov 29, 2006), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65251 has experienced 129 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (100 events), tornadoes (20 events), extreme heat events (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fulton, MO, with 100 events documented. These events have caused a combined $150K in property damage.
Fulton has 20 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 $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65251 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 17, 1985. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.7M in property damage in the Fulton, MO area (ZIP 65251). 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 →