Keytesville, MO (ZIP 65261) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 30 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $775.5K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 30 recorded incidents (73% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2023.
Keytesville has experienced 8 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $557.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 6, 2017.
Keytesville has experienced 1 blizzard 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 30, 2002.
Keytesville has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 14, 2000.
Keytesville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Keytesville was EF1 Tornado on Sep 7, 1992, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Jun 12, 1970), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65261 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Keytesville, MO, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Keytesville has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $557.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 6, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65261 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 7, 1992. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $775.5K in property damage in the Keytesville, MO area (ZIP 65261). 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 →