Federal records document 194 natural disaster events in the Rolla, MO area (ZIP 65401). These include 125 hailstorms, 29 tornadoes, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.1M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 23 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (125 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 29 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (7%) 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 $14.4M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (60%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 14, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (46%) 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 24, 2023.
Rolla has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 24, 2024.
Rolla has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 1, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rolla was Ice Storm on Jan 12, 2007, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 7, 2007), causing $4.4M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 1, 1999 also caused significant damage ($3.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65401 has experienced 194 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (125 events), tornadoes (29 events), floods (15 events), blizzards (13 events), wildfires (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rolla, MO, with 125 events documented. These events have caused a combined $45K in property damage.
Yes, Rolla (ZIP 65401) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 14, 2024.
Rolla has 29 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 $14.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65401 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 12, 2007. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.1M in property damage in the Rolla, MO area (ZIP 65401). 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 →