ZIP code 65543, covering Lynchburg, MO, has 64 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 25 hailstorms, 12 wildfires, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lynchburg is hailstorms, with 25 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 26, 2024.
Lynchburg has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $455K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 23, 2022.
Lynchburg has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 8 (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 $3.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 5, 2024.
Lynchburg has experienced 6 tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $470K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Lynchburg has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $516K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 22, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lynchburg was Frost/Freeze on Apr 7, 2007, which caused $10.6M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Dec 28, 2015), causing $1.6M 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 65543 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), wildfires (12 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lynchburg, MO, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $40K in property damage.
Yes, Lynchburg (ZIP 65543) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 5, 2024.
Lynchburg has 6 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 $470K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65543 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 7, 2007. This event caused $10.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.9M in property damage in the Lynchburg, MO area (ZIP 65543). 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 →