Renick, MO (ZIP 65278) has a moderate disaster history with 17 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.1M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 28 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Renick is hailstorms, with 10 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 19, 2021.
Renick has experienced 3 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 $510K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 21, 2019.
Renick has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.6M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 4, 2017.
Renick has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 14, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Renick was EF3 Tornado on Mar 12, 2006, which caused $5M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 30, 2002), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65278 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Renick, MO, with 10 events documented.
Renick has 3 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 $5.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 4, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65278 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 12, 2006. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.1M in property damage in the Renick, MO area (ZIP 65278). 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 →