Federal records document 58 natural disaster events in the Roby, MO area (ZIP 65557). These include 32 hailstorms, 8 wildfires, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.1M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (32 total). Of these, 3 (9%) 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 $137K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Roby has experienced 8 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 26, 2024.
Roby 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.
Roby has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 5, 2024.
Roby has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $95K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Roby has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $505K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 8, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Roby was Frost/Freeze on Apr 7, 2007, which caused $6.3M 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 65557 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), wildfires (8 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Roby, MO, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $137K in property damage.
Yes, Roby (ZIP 65557) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 5, 2024.
Roby has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $95K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65557 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 $10.1M in property damage in the Roby, MO area (ZIP 65557). 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 →