Federal records document 65 natural disaster events in the Salisbury, MO area (ZIP 65281). These include 49 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Salisbury is hailstorms, with 49 recorded events making up 75% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Salisbury has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 8, 1999.
Salisbury has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 6, 2023.
Salisbury 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.
Salisbury has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 25, 2008.
Salisbury 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Salisbury was EF4 Tornado on Apr 23, 1975, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 8, 1999), causing $1.4M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65281 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzard (1 event), flood (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Salisbury, MO, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Salisbury (ZIP 65281) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $250K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 25, 2008.
Salisbury 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 $4.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 8, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65281 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 23, 1975. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5M in property damage in the Salisbury, MO area (ZIP 65281). 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 →