Saint James, MO (ZIP 65559) has experienced 160 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 115 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 13 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $42M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 20 injuries.
With 115 recorded incidents (72% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% 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 $30.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (46%) 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 24, 2023.
Saint James has experienced 7 floods 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 flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $170K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 14, 2024.
Saint James has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 1, 2024.
Saint James has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $5.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 20, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saint James was EF2 Tornado on Apr 29, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 12, 2007), causing $5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 7, 2007 also caused significant damage ($4.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 65559 has experienced 160 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (115 events), tornadoes (19 events), blizzards (13 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint James, MO, with 115 events documented. These events have caused a combined $45K in property damage.
Yes, Saint James (ZIP 65559) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $170K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 14, 2024.
Saint James has 19 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 $30.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 65559 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 29, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $42M in property damage in the Saint James, MO area (ZIP 65559). 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 →