Federal records document 54 natural disaster events in the Hartshorn, MO area (ZIP 65479). These include 35 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (35 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $590K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2024.
Hartshorn has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 11, 2019.
Hartshorn has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $632.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 5, 2024.
Hartshorn has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 18, 2023.
Hartshorn has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $6.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hartshorn was Frost/Freeze on Apr 7, 2007, which caused $6.3M in property damage. Another major event was 4.5" Hail (Mar 27, 2020), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65479 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (6 events), wildfires (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hartshorn, MO, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $590K in property damage.
Yes, Hartshorn (ZIP 65479) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $632.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 5, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65479 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 7, 2007. This event caused $6.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.8M in property damage in the Hartshorn, MO area (ZIP 65479). 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 →