ZIP code 65285, covering Thompson, MO, has 57 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 45 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $308.5K. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 45 recorded incidents (79% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 16, 2024.
Thompson has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $277.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 2006.
Thompson has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 22, 2006.
Thompson has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2002.
Thompson 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $31K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 25, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Thompson was EF2 Tornado on Dec 4, 1956, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65285 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Thompson, MO, with 45 events documented.
Yes, Thompson (ZIP 65285) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $31K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 25, 2008.
Thompson has 6 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 $277.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65285 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 4, 1956. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $308.5K in property damage in the Thompson, MO area (ZIP 65285). 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 →