ZIP code 65321, covering Blackburn, MO, has 59 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 40 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 40 recorded incidents (68% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (5%) 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $375K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 12, 2024.
Blackburn has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2004.
Blackburn has experienced 3 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $452K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 12, 2018.
Blackburn has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 1998.
Blackburn has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 28, 1999.
Blackburn 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 4, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Blackburn was EF2 Tornado on May 9, 2003, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 22, 1999), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65321 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Blackburn, MO, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $375K in property damage.
Yes, Blackburn (ZIP 65321) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $750K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 28, 1999.
Blackburn has 10 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65321 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 9, 2003. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.9M in property damage in the Blackburn, MO area (ZIP 65321). 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 →