Government agency data shows 18 natural disaster events for ZIP 65280 in Rush Hill, MO. These include 9 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $560K. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (9 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2020.
Rush Hill has experienced 4 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 $560K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
Rush Hill has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 22, 2019.
Rush Hill has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rush Hill was EF1 Tornado on Jun 8, 1984, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 12, 1970), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65280 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rush Hill, MO, with 9 events documented.
Rush Hill has 4 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 $560K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65280 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 8, 1984. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $560K in property damage in the Rush Hill, MO area (ZIP 65280). 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 →