Sedalia, MO (ZIP 65301) has experienced 168 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 130 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $87.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 96 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Sedalia is hailstorms, with 130 recorded events making up 77% of the area's disaster history. 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 17, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (9%) 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 $85.2M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $185K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 6, 2017.
Sedalia 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 $113K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 9, 2007.
Sedalia has experienced 1 flood on record. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 3, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sedalia was EF2 Tornado on Aug 21, 1952, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 12, 1980), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 4, 1977 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65301 has experienced 168 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (130 events), tornadoes (22 events), severe wind events (12 events), blizzards (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sedalia, MO, with 130 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.1M in property damage.
Yes, Sedalia (ZIP 65301) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 3, 2014.
Sedalia has 22 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 $85.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65301 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 21, 1952. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $87.6M in property damage in the Sedalia, MO area (ZIP 65301). 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 →