Miami, MO (ZIP 65344) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (22 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Miami has experienced 5 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 6, 2017.
Miami 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.
Miami has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $850K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 7, 2007.
Miami 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 Miami was EF4 Tornado on May 4, 1977, which caused $2.5M 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 65344 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Miami, MO, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Miami (ZIP 65344) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $850K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 7, 2007.
Miami has 5 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 6, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65344 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 4, 1977. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.3M in property damage in the Miami, MO area (ZIP 65344). 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 →