Government agency data shows 40 natural disaster events for ZIP 65541 in Lenox, MO. These include 19 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 19 recorded incidents (48% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Lenox has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $293K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2019.
Lenox has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 5, 2024.
Lenox has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $165K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 1, 2021.
Lenox has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 6, 2010.
Lenox 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lenox was Frost/Freeze on Apr 7, 2007, which caused $2.7M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Nov 5, 2024), causing $2M in damages. Flash Flood on Mar 18, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65541 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (3 events), wildfires (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lenox, MO, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Lenox (ZIP 65541) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 5, 2024.
Lenox has 8 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 $293K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65541 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 7, 2007. This event caused $2.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.6M in property damage in the Lenox, MO area (ZIP 65541). 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 →