Federal records document 129 natural disaster events in the Fort Leonard Woo, MO area (ZIP 65473). These include 85 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $122.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (85 total). Of these, 4 (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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $660K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $95.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Fort Leonard Woo has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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 $8.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 23, 2022.
Fort Leonard Woo has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 9 (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 $16.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 5, 2024.
Fort Leonard Woo has experienced 7 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Fort Leonard Woo has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $22K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 27, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Leonard Woo was EF3 Tornado on Dec 31, 2010, which caused $90M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 12, 2007), causing $8.3M in damages. Flash Flood on Apr 30, 2017 also caused significant damage ($5.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65473 has experienced 129 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (85 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (9 events), wildfires (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Leonard Woo, MO, with 85 events documented. These events have caused a combined $660K in property damage.
Yes, Fort Leonard Woo (ZIP 65473) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 5, 2024.
Fort Leonard Woo has 11 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 $95.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65473 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 31, 2010. This event caused $90M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $122.8M in property damage in the Fort Leonard Woo, MO area (ZIP 65473). 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 →